The Foundation Gate, a gate in Jerusalem's wall, where a third of the Levite singers were positioned during the coronation of Joash.
Also known as Gate of the Foundation
The Foundation Gate is mentioned in 2Ch.23.5 as one of the locations where Levite singers were stationed during the coronation of Joash, the young king of Judah. This event took place during the reign of Athaliah, who had usurped the throne after the death of her son, Ahaziah.
Approximate location: 31.777, 35.235 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3247
a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are in the courtyards of the house of the LORD.
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