Strong’s H7996

שַׁלֶּכֶת

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shalleketh

Pronunciation

shal-leh'-keth

Definition

Gate of Shalleketh

Meaning

Shalleketh

Usage

The term "Shalleketh" refers specifically to a gate mentioned in the context of the temple in Jerusalem. It is often understood as the "Gate of Casting Down" or "Refuse Gate," indicating a place where refuse or waste might have been disposed of or cast out.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 26:16