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The Corner Gate is one of the notable gates mentioned in the biblical accounts of Jerusalem, serving as a significant point of reference in the city's topography and history. This gate is referenced in the context of the expansion and fortification of Jerusalem, particularly during the reigns of the kings of Judah.

Biblical References:

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 : "Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, a section of four hundred cubits."

3. 2 Chronicles 26:9 : "Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the angle of the wall, and he fortified them."

4. 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."

Historical and Theological Significance:

The Corner Gate is often associated with the western part of Jerusalem's wall, marking a boundary of the city during various periods. Its mention in the context of King Jehoash's attack on Jerusalem highlights its strategic importance. The breaking down of the wall from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate by Jehoash signifies a significant breach in the city's defenses, illustrating the vulnerability of Jerusalem during that time.

King Uzziah's efforts to fortify the Corner Gate, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 26:9, reflect a period of strengthening and expansion under his reign. Uzziah's construction projects, including the building of towers, indicate a focus on enhancing the city's defenses and infrastructure, which was crucial for the security and prosperity of Jerusalem.

The prophetic mention of the Corner Gate in Jeremiah 31:38 underscores its enduring significance in the vision of Jerusalem's future restoration. This prophecy speaks to a time when the city will be rebuilt for the LORD, symbolizing hope and renewal for the people of Israel.

Archaeological Insights:

While the exact location of the Corner Gate remains a subject of scholarly debate, it is generally believed to have been situated on the northwestern side of ancient Jerusalem. Archaeological excavations in the area have sought to uncover remnants of the city's ancient walls and gates, providing insights into the historical layout and fortifications of Jerusalem.

The Corner Gate serves as a testament to the dynamic history of Jerusalem, reflecting periods of conquest, rebuilding, and divine promise. Its repeated mention in the biblical narrative highlights its role as a key landmark in the city's storied past.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

2 Chronicles 26:9
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
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Psalm LXXXVII.
... edifice is a heavenly one, to Heaven our Foundation has gone before us: so that
our Saviour, the corner stone, the ... And twelve gates of Jerusalem are spoken ...
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A Description of Some Parts of Ancient Jerusalem.
... Between these two gates there was a third, leading to ... that gate by which Jesus left
Jerusalem when bearing ... and the road, streets, and every corner lined with ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xlix a description of.htm

In the House of his Heavenly, and in the Home of his Earthly ...
... Glorious as a view of Jerusalem must have seemed to a ... North and south were four gates. ...
Treasury and the thirteen Trumpets,' while at each corner were chambers ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter x in the house.htm

How the Sedition was Again Revived Within Jerusalem and yet the ...
... How The Sedition Was Again Revived Within Jerusalem And Yet ... catching up their arms
ran to the gates; whereupon those ... part of it where was the corner [10] and ...
/.../chapter 3 how the sedition.htm

The Great Slaughters and Sacrilege that were in Jerusalem.
... number of men, women, and children in Jerusalem, when it ... the vulgar, carried dead
out of the gates, and buried ... that gate, called the "Gate of the Corner," in 2 ...
/.../chapter 13 the great slaughters.htm

The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
... and the strength of their bars, and gates, and walls ... the day of his rebuilding the
New Jerusalem, so visibly ... the one calling him 'a precious corner-stone,' the ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the holy city or the.htm

Psalm C.
... it, as it were, exhort one particular corner of the ... and the bars of the gates of
Jerusalem made fast ... confession." Let the flock enter into the gates: let it not ...
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The Strait Gate;
... A gate, you know, is of a double use. ... to let in or to keep out; and to do both these
at the season; as he said, "Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the strait gate.htm

A Description of the Temple.
... of the Jews or History of the Destruction of Jerusalem. ... those that led thither from
the other gates were five ... of Antonia, it was situated at the corner of two ...
/.../chapter 5 a description of 2.htm

Appendix 1 Massecheth Middoth
... he found himself standing between the two gates, and he ... And at the north-western
corner were five entrances, one ... has no Gemara either in the Jerusalem or the ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/appendix 1 massecheth middoth.htm