A gate in the northern wall of Jerusalem.
About Fish Gate
Gate probably located in the north wall of the city of Jerusalem. The Fish Gate was built in David’s time and later formed part of Manasseh’s fortifications (2 Chr 33:14). After the Babylonian exile, it was restored under Nehemiah (Neh 3:3; 12:39); it is mentioned along with the Mishneh or Second Quarter (Zep 1:10). The gate was probably so named either because fish were brought into the city from the north, or because it was located near the city’s fish market.
See also Jerusalem.
Key References
After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.
over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.
The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.
On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills.
All Scripture References (4)
2 Chronicles (1)
After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.
Nehemiah (2)
The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.
over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.
Zephaniah (1)
On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills.