Place · Landmark
water gate
Water Gate
- ESV name
- Water Gate
- Coordinates
- 31.7774, 35.2349 · related-within
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The fruit of a species of palm (q.v.), the Phoenix dactilifera. This was a common tree in Palestine (Joel 1:12; Neh. 8:15). Palm branches were carried by the Jews on festive occasions, and especially at the feast of Tabernacles (Lev. 23:40; Neh. 8:15).