The Gates Of Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s Day
When the Jewish people returned to their homeland after the Babylonian Captivity, Jerusalem lay in ruins. The Temple, the city walls, and the gates had been destroyed as a result of the three invasions of Nebuchadnezzar and his forces in 606 BC, 597 BC, and 586 BC. Much work needed to be done, and Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah each led groups of the returned remnant in rebuilding the city of JeruGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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Here it is in the year 2023 and the Lord quickened to me to read slowly through the Bible again this year. This time Nehemiah 3 was highlighteed by The Holy Spirit. It is 5 AM when again I was drawn to more research and immediately this article came up. I saw Jesus plan partially on the first 2 gates, but WOW WOW WOW on the rest.
Dear sir, in the name of our lord and savior Jesus Christ, last day I was looking some maps concerning gates of old Jerusalem city from a bible dictionary after reading Nehemiah 1 to 3 chapters. So, there arose a zeal in me to know about gates, their names and their importance. So, today I put a question concerning the gates in Google search for which I got a wonderful explanation beyond my expectation which I never guessed earlier to this. It is really a heart touching explanation. I thank God for providing me with a satisfied answer which gave me immense joy and satisfaction. Thank you
I thank God for the explanation of his words and for helping me to locate the gates of Jerusalem during Nehemiah’s day. God bless your work. Continue the good work in Jesus’ name. Amen.
I did know that there was 10 gates around the city Jerusalem some time you read the bible and you miss things this was one of those things that I miss.
I too can say it was rather uplifting and inspiring. My spiritual eye sight has been opened on Nehemiah chapter 3, just what I wanted.
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge.
Jesus bless you!
Praise the Lord . Biblical studies and interpretation of God’s word is truly very nice. So many truth about the gates of Jerusalem..
I used to read Israel my glory 27 years ago and I enjoyed it much. In this issue also I got great ideas about the fates of Jerusalem in an excellent way. Thank you.
Thank you so much for studying and giving insight information about the gates. Exactly what i have been looking for. God bless you!
Isn’t Gods word ever fresh….so multi dimensional. Everything was written so intentionally. May we have the eyes to not only see Jesus, through the word but to encounter Him so this word becomes flesh….God greatly enrich you dear Labourer in our Lord’s Vineyard.
Heart warming knowledge ,it makes me feel power full and enlightened. Great work.
Very insightful teaching. The explanation of purpose of each gate and link with the new testament. Great revelation.
I wanted to find out more about Chapter 3 in Nehemiah. I had no idea what a wealth of information there was in this chapter. Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing the knowledge and revelation. Manifolds of more revelations upon you.
This was worthy to read to understand the significance of the gates to the now christian, I am blessed of it. Thank you and shalom.
Thank you very much for this article. It helped me have a better understanding about the book of Nehemiah. The Bible Study group I am in, studied the book of Nehemiah. My Pastor’s wife told me to go deep instead of just reading it. Well this took me deep and I appreciate it. My eyes have been enlightened. The Bible has come to life for me. God BLESS you.
excellent, i am very happy to understand the meaning of the gates. god bless you.
Love this commentary. Very insightful and appreciated. God’s Blessings to you
This was awesome, the Lord kept telling me to research the meaning of the gates and how it relates to our days now and also in standing in watch and intercession.
S. Charles: I thought I was the only one who saw significance in the city gates.
I was only researching for the ancient ruins of Walled Jerusalem and I was led to your website and was enlightened more with the spiritual meaning of each gate. Thanks God forever.
This was such a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing and the in-depth details of the gates and their meanings. This was exactly what I was hoping to find. Like Hidden Treasure!
Thank you for your enlightening article.
A pictorial map would be of great help.
I appreciate your work and organizing the bridge of meaning between the gatesm Jesus and our lives. You are saluted. We shall grow in knowledge.
Awesome article.
I was empowered.