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Concise Bible Dictionary:

Gate of the temple, or the king’s house (2 Kings 11:6⁶And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down. (2 Kings 11:6)). Apparently the same that is called “gate of the foundation” in 2 Chronicles 23:5⁵And a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the Lord. (2 Chronicles 23:5).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

5495 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Cuwr

Phonic:

soor

Meaning:

the same as 5494; Sur, a gate of the temple

KJV Usage:

Sur

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

turning aside

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Recession; departure; deteriorated:― a gate of the temple, 2 Kings 11:6. {Recessio}