Overview
The Bible addresses sheep gate across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Nehemiah and John. Closely related themes include Tower, Merchant, Dedication and Jerusalem.
Key Bible verses about sheep gate
Old Testament
Nehemiah
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. going: or, corner chamber
And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sheep gate for yourself
- Begin with Nehemiah 3:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Nehemiah and John each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Tower, Merchant, Dedication and Jerusalem.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sheep gate?
The Bible addresses sheep gate across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Nehemiah and John. Closely related themes include Tower, Merchant, Dedication and Jerusalem.
How many Bible verses are about sheep gate?
The Bible references sheep gate in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sheep gate?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Nehemiah 3:1: “Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.”
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