Shallecheth
“Casting Forth”
Summary
A gate on the western side of Solomon's temple, located at the causeway that ascended from the lower city.
☩Location and Function
The gate of Shallecheth was one of the gates of the house of the LORD, situated on the western side of the temple complex. It was positioned 'at the causeway of the going up,' referring to a pathway that ascended from the lower part of the city to the temple entrance. The gate fell to the lot of the Levitical gatekeepers Shuppim and Hosah.
☩Name Meaning
The Hebrew name Shallecheth means 'casting forth' or 'overthrow.' Some have suggested this meant the ashes and refuse of the temple were cast out there, though this is unlikely as such refuse was typically thrown into the Kidron Valley to the east. The causeway is believed to still be traceable, though now hidden under buildings in the valley.
Related Verses1 mention
1 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shallecheth," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 2.George Morrish, "Shallecheth," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shallecheth," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 4.James Orr (ed.), "Shallecheth, The Gate," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 5.George Morrish, "Shallecheth," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).