Bible Dictionary
Ephraim, Gate of
The Gate of Ephraim was one of Jerusalem’s gates, probably situated on the northern side of the city and facing toward the territory of Ephraim.
Definition
The Gate of Ephraim was one of Jerusalem’s gates. Its name indicates its position on the side of the city facing the territory of Ephraim.
Biblical Usage
The gate is mentioned in accounts concerning Jerusalem and its history, including the records of 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Nehemiah.
Historical Background
It was probably on the northern side of Jerusalem and may have stood at or near the position of the present Damascus Gate.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
One of the gates of Jerusalem (2 Kings 14:13; 2 Chr. 25:23), on the side of the city looking toward Ephraim, the north side.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
one of the gates of the city of Jerusalem, (2 Kings 14:13; 2 Chronicles 25:23; Nehemiah 8:16; 12:39) probably at or near the position of the present “Damascus gate.”
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See JERUSALEM.</p>