Lexical Definition
מִפְקָד miphqâd (mif-kawd') Muster (Gate) H:N-M
from פָּקַד
appointed place, commandment, number.
- an appointment, i.e. mandate
- concretely, a designated spot
- specifically, a census
1) muster, appointment, appointed place
1a) muster (of people)
1b) appointment
1c) appointed place
2) (TWOT) number
See Greek: ἀποχωρίζω · προστάσσω
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הַמִּפְקָ֔ד | the muster | Neh.3.31 |
Extended Information
- This name means muster, appointed place
- Also named: miph.qad (מִפְקָד "Muster( Gate)" מִפְקָד)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִפְקָד noun [masculine] muster, appointment, appointed place; — absolute ׳מ only in ׳שַׁעַר הַמּ Neh 3:31, see שַׁעַר; construct ׃מִפְקַד
1. muster of people 2Sam 24:9 = 1Chr 21:5.
2. appointment of (by) Hezekiah 2Chr 31:13.
3. appointed place of (in) temple Ezek 43:21 (Krae watch, guardhouse; Köii. 1, 93 conjecture מוֺקֵד).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 24:9 |
| 1 Chronicles | 21:5 |
| 2 Chronicles | 31:13 |
| Nehemiah | 3:31 |
| Ezekiel | 43:21 |
Profile
Muster Gate • A gate in Jerusalem mentioned in Nehemiah's time
The Muster Gate, also known as the Miphkad Gate, was one of the gates of Jerusalem mentioned in Nehemiah's time.
- A location in Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם first mentioned at Neh.3.31;
- referred to as Muster_Gate מִפְקָד, or Muster (Gate) (KJV= "gate Miphkad," NIV= Inspection gate) מִפְקָד.
The Muster Gate, also known as the Miphkad Gate, was one of the gates of Jerusalem mentioned in the time of Nehemiah (Neh. 3:31). It was located on the eastern side of the city, possibly near the temple area. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it may have been a place where troops were mustered or gathered for inspection. Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs up to the Muster Gate.