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The Valley Gate, one of the gates in Jerusalem's wall, rebuilt by Nehemiah and mentioned in connection with King Uzziah's fortifications (2 Chr. 26:9; Neh. 2:13, 15; 3:13).
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The Valley Gate was one of the gates in Jerusalem's defensive wall, located on the western side of the city overlooking the Hinnom Valley. This gate is mentioned prominently in the book of Nehemiah, where it features in the account of the wall's reconstruction after the Babylonian exile. The Valley Gate was originally built during King Uzziah's reign as part of Jerusalem's fortifications (2 Chronicles 26:9), and later rebuilt by the Jewish community under Nehemiah's leadership around the 5th century BC. Its significance lies in its role as both a practical entry point to Jerusalem and a symbol of the restored Jewish community's ability to defend and rebuild their homeland after exile.
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- Nehemiah