Ezekiel 44:1-3 Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward sanctuary which looketh toward the east; and it was shut. Then said the Lord unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the Lord, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut. It is for the prince; the prince!
Time period : 593 BC to 571 BC.
Facing the Mount of Olives on the eastern side of the Old City of Jerusalem is the Golden, or Eastern Gate. The Bible indicates that Jesus passed through this gate many times while he was in Jerusalem. Jewish religious tradition teaches that the coming Messiah will enter Jerusalem through this gate. To prevent this, the Muslims sealed the gate during the rule of Suleiman.The Eastern gate is presently considered by the Arabs to be their exclusive property. It is sealed up and blocked off
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That is a very good article on why the East Gate remains shut to this day. Now we understand more why the Muslims want all of East Jerusalem: To prevent the Messiah Jesus Christ from returning.
May the Lord continue to bless you.
Very good post on the East Gate and why it is shut. Islam is still worried Jesus Christ will return and that is why they are demanding all of East Jerusalem for their capital.
But they cannot prevent Him from coming at the time only the Father knows. Be blessed and keep up the good work.
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