This pagan god was worshiped at a religious center built a short distance from the more ancient one in Dan-at the foot of Mount Hermon. To make the region even spookier, Caesarea Philippi had been built and dedicated to Zeus. In Jewish theology, the spirits of these giants were demons (1 Enoch 15:1–12). These offspring were known as Nephilim, ancestors of the Anakim and the Rephaim (Num 13:30–33). According to Jewish tradition, Mount Hermon was the location where the divine sons of God had descended from heaven-ultimately corrupting humankind via their offspring with human women (see Gen 6:1–4). But they had two other reasons to feel queasy about where they were standing. Also, during Israel’s divided kingdom period, Jereboam built a pagan religious center at Dan-just south of Mount Hermon-where the Israelites worshiped Baal instead of Yahweh.įor the disciples, Bashan was an evil, otherworldly domain.
They also believed that the cities of Ashtaroth and Edrei were the entryway to the Underworld-the gates of Sheol. The people of Ugarit believed the Rephaim were the spirits of dead warrior-kings. These cities and their Rephaim inhabitants are mentioned by name in Canaanite (Ugaritic) cuneiform tablets.
The two main cities of their kingdom were Ashtaroth and Edrei, home to the Rephaim (Deut 3:1, 10–11 Josh 12:4–5). In the Old Testament, this region was known as Bashan-a place with a sinister reputation.Īccording to the Old Testament, Bashan was controlled by two kings-Sihon and Og-who were associated with the ancient giant clans: the Rephaim and the Anakim (Deut 2:10–12 Josh 12:1–5). Matthew 16 takes place in Caesarea Philippi, situated near a mountainous region containing Mount Hermon. The Gates of Hell in Terrestrial Geography If they knew their Old Testament well, they understood that they were standing before those very gates as Jesus spoke. While the imagery associated with the Underworld would have unnerved the disciples, Jesus’ reference to the gates of Hades would have jolted them for another reason. The righteous believer, however, could hope for deliverance and eternity with God (Psa 49:15). Both the righteous and the unrighteous went to Sheol. Sheol had “bars” (Job 17:16) and “cords” to tie down its inhabitants (2 Sam 22:5–6), preventing any escape (Job 7:9). The Hebrew equivalent to Hades is Sheol-the place “under the earth” where all went after this life ended. But the Greek word translated “hell” (ᾅδης, hadēs) is also the name for the Underworld-Hades, the realm of all the dead, not just unbelievers.
When we read “hell,” we naturally think of the realm of the unbelieving dead. The “gates of hell”? Why did Jesus respond to Peter’s confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” in this way? (16:16) The Gates of Hell in Cosmic Geography “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah!… I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt 16:17–18).
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This devilish seven minutes closes on a full outro from the seven piece band and an evil cackle from Charlie.Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Email LinkedIn Make a deal and seal your fate, don’t be late to close the gate” is a stark warning as fleet fingered keyboard and guitar solos give it a prog rock boost. Our mad uncle Charlie Moffat on lead vocals delivers with a menacing croon befitting the songs subject as backing vocals from Kirsty Moffat give it a melodic edge.Ī ranting chorus of “Close the gate, close the gate, turn the key don’t hesitate. The band crash in after a minute and a half to deliver one of the heaviest songs they’ve penned. Since the album they’ve added David Cowan on keyboards and he has added a new colour to the Swampers palette, point proven by his eerie lengthy intro. Welcome back to The Swamp Born Assassins! It’s been over 18 months since I reviewed their Dead Man’s Train album and they’re back and firing on all cylinders with their latest single ‘Gates Of Hades’ available now from Google Play, Amazon, i Tunes,Deezer,Applemusic, Spotify and from the band website.
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