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Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary · 2023

Foundation Gate

Structure mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:5, in the narrative about Queen Athaliah’s execution. The parallel passage in 2 Kings 11:6 reads “Sur Gate,” while the Septuagint has “gate of the ways,” indicating some difficulties within the Hebrew text.

Adapted from Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary. The original work by Tyndale House Publishers is available for free at http://www.tyndaleopenresources.com. Copyright © 2023 by Tyndale House Publishers. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changed for Deep Dive Bible: verses and cross-references linked; text boxes and charts set into the articles; maps, pictures and section outlines left out.