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.
General references
Bible References
General references
Isaiah 26:1
On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
We have a strong city.
Salvation is established as walls and ramparts.
Salvation is established as walls and ramparts.
Isaiah 54:12 I will make your fortifications out of rubies,
your gates out of sparkling stones,
and all your walls out of precious stones.
your gates out of sparkling stones,
and all your walls out of precious stones.
Isaiah 60:11 Your gates will always be open;
they will never be shut day or night
so that the wealth of the nations
may be brought into you,
with their kings being led in procession.
they will never be shut day or night
so that the wealth of the nations
may be brought into you,
with their kings being led in procession.
Revelation 21:12
The city had a massive high wall, with 12 gates. Twelve angels were at the gates; the names of the 12 tribes of Israel’s sons were inscribed on the gates.