Bible Dictionary
East gate
The East Gate is identified in the source tradition with a gate associated with the Potter’s Field and the valley of Hinnom. It is connected with Jerusalem’s gates and surrounding geography.
Definition
The East Gate, more properly called the Potter’s Gate in the cited passage, was a gate associated with the potter’s field. It led toward the valley of Hinnom and is included among the gates and surrounding places connected with Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
The gate is mentioned in connection with the prophetic action recorded in Jeremiah. Its identification with the Potter’s Gate links it with the field of the potter in the valley of Hinnom.
Historical Background
The sources provide no further secure description of its construction, location within the city, or later history.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Jer. 19:2), properly the Potter’s gate, the gate which led to the potter’s field, in the valley of Hinnom.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See GATE, EAST.</p>