Shallecheth
Shallecheth was a gate in Jerusalem assigned to the Levites Shuppim and Hosah for guard duty.
PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A location in Jerusalem only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 26:16; only referred to as Shallecheth (שַׁלֶּ֫כֶת).
Location
- Identified as
- in Jerusalem
- Certainty
- Widely agreed (91% of scholarship) · 3 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 31.777° N, 35.234° E
Alternative names
- שַׁלֶּ֫כֶתShallecheth
Mentions
- The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch.