water gate

Bible Place · Modern name: Water Gate · Landmark

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About water gate

The fruit of a species of palm (q.v.), the Phoenix dactilifera. This was a common tree in Palestine (Joel 1:12; Neh. 8:15). Palm branches were carried by the Jews on festive occasions, and especially at the feast of Tabernacles (Lev. 23:40; Neh. 8:15).

Description from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

Where water gate appears in Scripture

Nehemiah 3:26
Nehemiah 8:1
Nehemiah 8:3
Nehemiah 8:16

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