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GATE, VALLEY

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The Valley Gate was a gate of Jerusalem mentioned in Nehemiah’s account of inspecting and rebuilding the city wall.

Definition

The Valley Gate was a gate of Jerusalem associated with the valley adjoining the city.

Biblical Usage

It is mentioned in Nehemiah’s account of inspecting and rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall.

Historical Background

The supplied biblical notice gives no further description of its construction or exact location.

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>In Ne 2:13 the King James Version, "gate of the valley."</p><p>See JERUSALEM.</p>
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