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They passed the house of David and then proceeded to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> At the Fountain Gate they went up straight before them by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a> And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a> By the Fountain Gate, in front of them, they went up the stairs of the City of David, on the stairway of the wall, beyond the house of David, as far as the Water Gate eastward. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the city of David by the stairway of the wall, above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the city of David by the stairway of the wall above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And at the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the city of David by the stairway of the wall above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> At the Spring Gate they went directly up the steps of the city of David by the stairway of the wall above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the City of David by the stairway of the wall above David’s house to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At the Fountain Gate they climbed the steps of the city of David on the ascent of the wall and went above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At the Fountain Gate they climbed the steps of the city of David on the ascent of the wall and went above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And by the fountain gate, and straight before them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When they reached Fountain Gate, they climbed the steps to David's City and went past his palace, before stopping at the Water Gate near the eastern wall of the city. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And by the fountain gate, and straight before them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At Fountain Gate they went straight up the stairs of the City of David. There the wall rises past David's palace and reaches Water Gate on the east. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> At the Fountain Gate they went up the steps that led to David's City, past David's palace, and back to the wall at the Water Gate, on the east side of the city. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> At the Fountain Gate, which stood opposite them, they ascended the stairs of the City of David where the wall rose above the house of David east of the Water Gate. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a> They went over the Fountain Gate and continued directly up the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall. They passed the house of David and continued on to the Water Gate toward the east. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> By the Fountain Gate, and straight before them, they went up by the stairs of the City of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even to the Water Gate eastward. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And at the fountain-gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even to the water-gate eastward. <a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a> By the spring gate, and straight before them, they went up by the stairs of David’s city, at the ascent of the wall, above David’s house, even to the water gate eastward. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and by the Fountain Gate and in front of them, they have gone up by the steps of the City of David, at the going up of the wall beyond the house of David, and to the Water Gate eastward. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and by the gate of the fountain and over-against them, they have gone up by the steps of the city of David, at the going up of the wall beyond the house of David, and unto the water-gate eastward. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And at the gate of the fountain, and before them, they went up upon the steps of the city of David in the going up to the wall from above to the house: of David, and even to the gate of waters of the sunrising.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they went up over against them by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall of the house of David, and to the water gate eastward: <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 12:36> And opposite them, they ascended by the steps of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall above the house of David, and as far as the water gate to the east. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a> At the Fountain Gate they went straight up by the steps of the City of David and continued along the top of the wall above the house of David until they came to the Water Gate on the east. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> At the Fountain Gate, in front of them, they went straight up by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, to the Water Gate on the east.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And opposite them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, to the great gate eastward. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And next to them they came up from the ascent of the city of David at the ascent of the wall above the house of David, above the Great Eastern Gate.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and by the fountain gate, and straight before them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> at the gate, to praise before them, and they went up by the steps of the city of David, in the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even to the water-gate <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3688" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">The Dedication of the Wall</a> …36and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession. 37<a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">At</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: hā·‘a·yin (Art:: N-cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the Fountain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: wə·neḡ·dām (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">Gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ā·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">they climbed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4609.htm" title="4609: ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Feminine of ma'aleh; elevation, i.e. The act, or the condition; specifically a climactic progression.">the steps</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/4608.htm" title="4608: bam·ma·‘ă·leh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- An ascent. From alah; an elevation, i.e. acclivity or platform; abstractly a rise or priority.">on the ascent</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: la·ḥō·w·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">to the wall</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and passed above</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ham·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">the Water</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">Gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: miz·rāḥ (N-ms) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">on the east.</a> 38The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Nehemiah 2:13-15</a> So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire. / Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool, but there was no room for the animal under me to get through; / so I went up the valley by night and inspected the wall. Then I headed back and reentered through the Valley Gate. <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Nehemiah 3:15-16</a> The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David. / Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty. <a href="/nehemiah/4-3.htm">Nehemiah 4:3</a> Then Tobiah the Ammonite, who was beside him, said, “If even a fox were to climb up on what they are building, it would break down their wall of stones!” <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1</a> At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4</a> And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God. <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a> When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. <a href="/psalms/48-12.htm">Psalm 48:12-13</a> March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, / consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation. <a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6</a> On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, <a href="/jeremiah/31-38.htm">Jeremiah 31:38-40</a> “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.” <a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm">Zechariah 14:10</a> All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Matthew 21:1-9</a> As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples, / saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” ... <a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Mark 11:1-10</a> As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples / and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’” ... <a href="/luke/19-29.htm">Luke 19:29-38</a> As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples, / saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” ... <a href="/john/12-12.htm">John 12:12-15</a> The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: ... <a href="/acts/1-12.htm">Acts 1:12</a> Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even to the water gate eastward.the fountain gate.<a href="/nehemiah/2-14.htm">Nehemiah 2:14</a> Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but there was no place for the beast that was under me to pass.<a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Nehemiah 3:15,16</a> But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David… the stairs.<a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Nehemiah 3:15</a> But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.<a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm">2 Samuel 5:7-9</a> Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David… water gate.<a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26</a> Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.<a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1,3,16</a> And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Ascent</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Ay</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-18.htm">City</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-16.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-23.htm">Directly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-4.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Far</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-14.htm">Fountain-Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-3.htm">Front</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-11.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">Slope</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Stairs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">Stairway</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-19.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Water</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm">Water-Gate</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/2-14.htm">Ascent</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Ay</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-16.htm">City</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">David</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Directly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-1.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/36-9.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-14.htm">Fountain-Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-21.htm">Front</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">House</a> <a href="/job/4-15.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-5.htm">Slope</a> <a href="/job/5-5.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/songs/2-14.htm">Stairs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-31.htm">Stairway</a> <a href="/job/13-27.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/job/10-19.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-2.htm">Water</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Water-Gate</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a> 10. <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a> 22. <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a> 27. <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a> 44. <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This gate's proximity to water symbolizes cleansing and renewal, themes prevalent throughout Nehemiah's narrative of restoration. The gate's location underscores the importance of water in both physical sustenance and spiritual purification, reminiscent of Jesus' offer of "living water" in <a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10</a>.they went directly up the steps of the City of David The City of David refers to the ancient core of Jerusalem, established by King David. The steps leading up to it highlight the elevation and significance of this area, which was the political and spiritual heart of Israel. This ascent signifies a return to foundational roots and a reclaiming of divine promises associated with David's reign, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm">2 Samuel 5:7-9</a>.on the ascent to the wall The ascent to the wall indicates a movement towards protection and security. Walls in biblical times were crucial for a city's defense and identity. Nehemiah's rebuilding of the wall symbolizes the restoration of God's people and their covenant relationship with Him, echoing themes of protection found in <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>.and passed above the house of David Passing above the house of David signifies a connection to the Davidic lineage, which holds messianic significance. This lineage is crucial in biblical prophecy, pointing to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's throne forever, as prophesied in <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a> and fulfilled in <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>.to the Water Gate on the east The Water Gate's location on the east side of Jerusalem is significant, as the east often symbolizes new beginnings and divine intervention in Scripture. The Water Gate was a place where the Law was read to the people (<a href="/nehemiah/8.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3</a>), emphasizing the importance of God's Word in guiding and renewing His people. The eastward direction also alludes to the return of Christ, as mentioned in <a href="/matthew/24-27.htm">Matthew 24:27</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/f/fountain_gate.htm">Fountain Gate</a> A significant gate in the wall of Jerusalem, symbolizing a place of cleansing and renewal. It is often associated with the spiritual renewal of the people. 2. <a href="/topical/c/city_of_david.htm">City of David</a> The ancient fortress and original settlement of Jerusalem, representing the historical and spiritual heritage of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_david.htm">House of David</a> Refers to the lineage and legacy of King David, a central figure in Israel's history, symbolizing God's covenant and promises. 4. <a href="/topical/w/water_gate.htm">Water Gate</a> Another important gate in Jerusalem, associated with the provision of life-giving water, symbolizing the sustenance and refreshment found in God's Word. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_ascent_to_the_wall.htm">The Ascent to the Wall</a> The physical act of climbing represents spiritual elevation and the journey towards God’s presence and protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_renewal.htm">Spiritual Renewal</a> Just as the Israelites passed through the Fountain Gate, believers are called to seek spiritual cleansing and renewal through repentance and faith in Christ. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a> The City of David and the House of David remind us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and the promises of God that are fulfilled in Jesus. <a href="/topical/p/provision_and_sustenance.htm">Provision and Sustenance</a> The Water Gate symbolizes the life-giving sustenance of God's Word. Believers are encouraged to regularly engage with Scripture for spiritual nourishment. <a href="/topical/j/journey_of_faith.htm">Journey of Faith</a> The ascent to the wall represents the believer's journey of faith, striving towards holiness and deeper communion with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12</a> <a href="/q/names_of_jerusalem's_gates.htm">What are the names of Jerusalem's gates?</a> <a href="/q/why_has_jerusalem_faced_such_sorrow.htm">Why has Jerusalem suffered such great devastation and sorrow?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_biblically_respect_others.htm">What are examples of miracles in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/do_'fish_gate'_and_'second_quarter'_match_archaeology.htm">In Zephaniah 1:10-11, does the mention of the 'Fish Gate' and the 'Second Quarter' align with known archaeological sites, or might this indicate a later editorial insertion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - At the fountain gate. See above, <a href="/nehemiah/2-14.htm">Nehemiah 2:14</a> and Nehemiah 3:15. Which was over against them. There is no "which was" in the original; and it was clearly not the gate, but the steps, that were "over against them." They came to the fountain gate in the course of their perambulation of the wall, and there saw, "opposite to them," the steps that led up to the city of David. By these they ascended the eastern hill, and mounting upon the wall once more, followed its course until they reached the "water gate," which overlooked the Kidron valley (<a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26</a>), where they stopped. Above the house of David. See the comment on Nehemiah 3:25. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>At וְעַל֩ (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the Fountain הָעַ֜יִן (hā·‘a·yin) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain Gate שַׁ֨עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate they climbed עָלוּ֙ (‘ā·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively the steps מַעֲלוֹת֙ (ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4609.htm">Strong's 4609: </a> Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression of the City עִ֣יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of David דָּוִ֔יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse on the ascent בַּֽמַּעֲלֶ֖ה (bam·ma·‘ă·leh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4608.htm">Strong's 4608: </a> An elevation, acclivity, platform, a rise, priority to the wall לַחוֹמָ֑ה (la·ḥō·w·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> A wall of protection and passed above מֵעַל֙ (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the house לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of David דָּוִ֔יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse to וְעַ֛ד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the Water הַמַּ֖יִם (ham·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> Water, juice, urine, semen Gate שַׁ֥עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate on the east. מִזְרָֽח׃ (miz·rāḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> Place of sunrise, the east <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-37.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:37 By the spring gate and straight before (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>