Bible Dictionary

Sheep-gate

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

One of the gates of Jerusalem mentioned by Nehemiah (3:1, 32; 12:39). It was in the eastern wall of the city.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

(sha`ar ha-tso'-n (Ne 3:1,32; 12:39)): One of the gates of Jerusalem, probably near the northeast corner. See JERUSALEM. For the "sheep gate" of Joh 5:2, see BETHESDA; SHEEP MARKET.