Topical Bible: Jerusalem: Corner Gate

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The Corner Gate is a significant landmark mentioned in the biblical narrative concerning the city of Jerusalem. It is referenced in the context of the city's fortifications and expansions, particularly during the reigns of certain kings of Judah. The Corner Gate serves as a historical and geographical marker that provides insight into the ancient city's layout and its development over time.

Biblical References

The Corner Gate is mentioned in several passages of the Old Testament, highlighting its importance in the history of Jerusalem:

1. 2 Kings 14:13 · "Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, a section of four hundred cubits."

2. 2 Chronicles 25:23 · This passage parallels the account in 2 Kings, reiterating the event where Jehoash king of Israel breached the wall of Jerusalem, extending from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate.

3. Jeremiah 31:38 · "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when the city will be rebuilt for the LORD, from the Tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate."

4. Zechariah 14:10 · "All the land will be changed into a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem. But Jerusalem will be raised up and remain in its place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate, to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses."

Historical and Geographical Context

The Corner Gate is believed to have been located on the northwestern side of Jerusalem. Its mention alongside other gates and landmarks, such as the Ephraim Gate and the Tower of Hananel, suggests its role as a critical point in the city's defenses. The references to the Corner Gate in the context of military actions and city expansions indicate its strategic importance.

During the reign of King Uzziah, Jerusalem underwent significant fortification efforts, which likely included the area around the Corner Gate. The biblical accounts of Jehoash's attack and the subsequent rebuilding efforts under various kings underscore the ongoing challenges and developments faced by the city.

Theological Significance

The Corner Gate, like other gates of Jerusalem, holds theological significance as it represents the strength and resilience of God's chosen city. The prophetic mention in Jeremiah 31:38 speaks to a future hope and restoration, where Jerusalem will be rebuilt and fortified, symbolizing God's enduring covenant with His people.

In Zechariah 14:10, the Corner Gate is part of a vision of a transformed and elevated Jerusalem, pointing to eschatological themes of renewal and divine intervention. This vision aligns with the broader biblical narrative of redemption and the ultimate establishment of God's kingdom.

Conclusion

The Corner Gate of Jerusalem, while a physical structure, carries with it layers of historical, strategic, and theological meaning. Its presence in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the city's storied past and the enduring promises of God concerning Jerusalem and His people.

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Zechariah 14:10
All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's gate to the place of the first gate, to the corner gate, and from the tower of Hananeel to the king's winepresses.
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A Young Man who Said, "Send Me"
... And Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate and at the Valley
Gate and at the corner of the wall, and fortified them. ...
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The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3
... and all the fields to the brook Kidron, even to the corner of the horse-gate on
the ... seem to have perished, if so be they perished near Jerusalem, in the ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 26 the girdle of.htm

A Description of Some Parts of Ancient Jerusalem.
... that gate by which Jesus left Jerusalem when bearing ... When Joseph and Nicodemus reached
the gate they found ... and the road, streets, and every corner lined with ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xlix a description of.htm

The Strait Gate
... do not strive to enter at the gate, it is ... of hated Gentiles shall come from every
corner of the ... obstinacy, has characterised the Jew ever since Jerusalem fell. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the strait gate.htm

The Description of Jerusalem.
... 1. The city of Jerusalem was fortified with three walls ... second wall took its beginning
from that gate which they ... bent again at the tower of the corner, at the ...
/.../chapter 4 the description of.htm

At the Temple Gate
... he which sat for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the ... same is become the head of the
corner: this is ... preaching of the apostles had filled Jerusalem with excitement ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 6 at the temple.htm

The Great Slaughters and Sacrilege that were in Jerusalem.
... us, that the number of men, women, and children in Jerusalem, when it ... Perhaps, says
Dr. Hudson, here was that gate, called the "Gate of the Corner," in 2 ...
/.../chapter 13 the great slaughters.htm

The Healing of the Lame Man at the Beautiful Gate
... man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the ... by you builders that has
become the chief corner-stone ... All the people who live in Jerusalem know that a ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/the healing of the lame.htm

The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
... at the day of his rebuilding the New Jerusalem, so visibly ... them], they have passed
through the gate, and are ... the one calling him 'a precious corner-stone,' the ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the holy city or the.htm

In Jerusalem when Herod Reigned
... palaces and architectural monuments; then, as now, Jerusalem was crowded ... it, and
out by the Western Gate of the ... till, quite in the north-west corner of the old ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter i in jerusalem when.htm