There were three gates on the east and three on the north. There were three gates on the south and three on the west.
The city had a huge, high wall with 12 gates. Twelve angels were at the gates, one at each of them. On the gates were written the names of the 12 tribes of Israel.
The wall of the city had 12 foundations. Written on them were the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb.