one of the gates in the north wall of Jerusalem, so called because built by the Jebusites ( Nehemiah 3:6 ; 12:39 ).
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Old gate". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .