THEOSISBeda Venerabilis
The gate positioned toward Yafa and Diospol is referred to as Fish Gate. This gate was the closest of all Jerusalem’s entrances to the sea. Today, it is thought to be named David's Gate and is the first entrance west of Mount Zion. This perspective appears to be shaped by the account in the Book of Chronicles, where it recounts King Manasseh of Judah: "And after that he built the outer wall of the city of David, on the west side of Theon, along the gully and up to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and drew it around Ophel and raised it high" (2 Chronicles 33:14).
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In a typological sense, the term ‘flock’ refers to those who have faith in the Lord, while ‘fish’ is similarly employed. Christ instructs Peter, saying, "Feed My sheep" (John 21:17), and extends the call to Peter, Andrew, and the other apostles with the promise, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19). In His parable, He likens the Kingdom of Heaven to a net cast into the sea, gathering fish of all varieties. When full, it is brought ashore, and they sit down to collect the good fish into vessels and discard the bad (Matthew 13:47-48).
Thus, the Fish Gate in Jerusalem signifies the establishment of a pathway by which the chosen are drawn away from the corrupt, much like separating good fish from bad, allowing them to join the body of eternal peace. Furthermore, the Fish Gate serves to uplift those who seek refuge there, guiding them away from the tumult of worldly concerns and leading them into the serenity and tranquility of spiritual life.