Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi.

Bible References

General references

Isaiah 26:1
In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:

“We have a strong city;
He sets up salvation as walls and ramparts.
Isaiah 54:12

“And I will make your battlements of rubies,
And your gates of [shining] beryl stones,
And all your [barrier] walls of precious stones.
Isaiah 60:11

“Your gates will be open continually;
They shall not be shut day or night,
So that people may bring to you the wealth of the nations—
With their kings led in procession.
Revelation 21:12
It had a massive and high wall, with twelve [large] gates, and at the gates [were stationed] twelve angels; and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel were written.