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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Wall of Jerusalem</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_wall_of_jerusalem.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/5-6.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/w/wall.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Wall of Jerusalem</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_jericho.htm" title="The Wall of Jericho">◄</a> The Wall of Jerusalem <a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_the_daughter_of_zion.htm" title="The Wall of the Daughter of Zion">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Wall of Jerusalem holds significant historical, theological, and symbolic importance within the biblical narrative. It is a central feature in the history of Israel and Judah, representing both physical protection and spiritual fortification.<br><br><b>Historical Context</b><br><br>The walls of Jerusalem have been built, destroyed, and rebuilt multiple times throughout history. The earliest mention of the wall is associated with the Jebusites, the original inhabitants of Jerusalem, before King David captured the city (<a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-9</a>). David fortified the city, but it was his son Solomon who expanded it significantly, including the construction of the First Temple (<a href="/1_kings/3.htm">1 Kings 3:1</a>).<br><br>The most notable reconstruction of the wall occurred under Nehemiah, a Jewish leader during the Persian period. After the Babylonian exile, Nehemiah received permission from King Artaxerxes to return to Jerusalem and rebuild its walls. The book of Nehemiah provides a detailed account of this endeavor, highlighting the opposition faced and the communal effort required to complete the task. <a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15</a> states, "So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul."<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>The wall of Jerusalem is more than a physical structure; it symbolizes God's protection and the restoration of His people. In Nehemiah's time, the rebuilding of the wall represented the renewal of the covenant community and the reestablishment of Jerusalem as a city set apart for God's purposes. <a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">Nehemiah 2:17-18</a> captures this sentiment: "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.'"<br><br>The wall also serves as a metaphor for spiritual fortification. In <a href="/isaiah/26.htm">Isaiah 26:1</a>, the prophet declares, "In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: 'We have a strong city; He sets up salvation as walls and ramparts.'" This imagery underscores the belief that true security comes from God’s salvation and presence.<br><br><b>Symbolic Representation</b><br><br>Throughout Scripture, the wall of Jerusalem is a symbol of separation and sanctity. It delineates the holy city from the outside world, representing the distinct identity of God's people. In Ezekiel's vision of the new temple, the wall is described in great detail, emphasizing the holiness and order of God's dwelling place (Ezekiel 40-42).<br><br>In the New Testament, the wall takes on a new dimension. <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a> speaks of Christ as the one who "has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility." Here, the wall symbolizes the division between Jews and Gentiles, which is overcome through the reconciling work of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights</b><br><br>Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem have uncovered remnants of various walls from different periods, providing insight into the city's historical development. The remains of Nehemiah's wall, as well as sections from the Hasmonean and Herodian periods, have been identified, offering tangible evidence of the biblical accounts.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Wall of Jerusalem remains a powerful symbol within the biblical narrative, representing God's protection, the identity of His people, and the hope of restoration. Its historical and theological significance continues to resonate with believers today, reminding them of the enduring promises of God.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/w/wall.htm">Wall</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/woodworkers.htm">Woodworkers (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rehum.htm">Rehum (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/metal-workers.htm">Metal-workers (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stone-cutters.htm">Stone-cutters (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/walled.htm">Walled (63 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/workers.htm">Workers (76 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/needed.htm">Needed (59 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wall.htm">Wall (227 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/harim.htm">Harim (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/building.htm">Building (249 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_jericho.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="The Wall of Jericho"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="The Wall of Jericho" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_the_daughter_of_zion.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="The Wall of the Daughter of Zion"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="The Wall of the Daughter of Zion" /></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="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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>