Bible Dictionary
Benjamin, High Gate Or Gate Of
A gate of Jerusalem associated with the territory of Benjamin, mentioned by Jeremiah and Zechariah.
Definition
The high gate or gate of Benjamin was a gate of Jerusalem associated with the direction of Benjamin and its territory.
Biblical Usage
The gate is mentioned in the prophetic and historical passages concerning Jeremiah’s movements and Jerusalem’s later condition.
Historical Background
It was called the gate of Benjamin because it led toward the territory of the tribe. Jeremiah also calls it the high gate of Benjamin and the gate of the children of the people.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Jeremiah 20:2; 37:13; 38:7; Zechariah 14:10) [Jerusalem]