Thematic Bible: Entered through gates


Thematic Bible



As the Sabbath approached and it began to get dark at the gates of Jerusalem, I gave word to shut the gates, charging that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. I stationed some of my men at the gates to ensure that no loads would be brought in on the Sabbath day. Verse ConceptsShadowsCitiesShutting GatesDarkness Of Night

All of the males who heard Hamor and his son Shechem, who had gone out to the city gate, were circumcised. Verse ConceptsAgreement, Making AgreementsBusiness At The GatewayConsent

Then I commanded the descendants of Levi to purify themselves and to come as gate keepers to sanctify the Sabbath day. Remember me, my God, and show mercy to me according to the greatness of your gracious love. Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTPurifying Oneself

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