נחמיה, פרק י״ב, פסוק ל״ט

A procession of celebrants makes its way along the walls of Jerusalem, passing a series of prominent city landmarks. The route takes the marchers above the Gate of Ephraim and continues toward the Old Gate, which was set directly into the ancient wall of the city [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. From there, the journey proceeds past the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, eventually reaching the Sheep Gate.

At the end of this route, the marchers come to a complete halt. The processions of people carrying their thanks reach their ultimate destination, stopping entirely and walking no further. This final gathering point takes place at the Gate of the Guard, recognized as the entrance leading into the courtyard where prisoners were kept and confined under watch [רלב״ג].