Gibeon (Hebrew: גִּבְעוֹן‎, romanized: Giḇəʻōn; Ancient Greek: Γαβαων, romanized: Gabaōn) [1] was a Canaanite and later an Israelite city, which was located north of Jerusalem. According to …

Feb 18, 2025 · Gibeon is a city in Israel about five miles northwest of Jerusalem. In ancient times, it was a Hivite city; after the conquest of Canaan, Gibeon came under the control of the tribe of …

Gibeon was the seat of an ancient sanctuary, called in 1 Kings 3:4 "the great high place." Here, according to 2 Chronicles 1:3 , was the tabernacle made in the wilderness-but see 1 Kings 8:4 …

The High Place in Gibeon holds significant historical and religious importance in the biblical narrative, particularly during the united monarchy of Israel. Gibeon itself was a prominent city …

Gibeon was the seat of an ancient sanctuary, called in 1 Kings 3:4 "the great high place." Here, according to 2 Chronicles 1:3, was the tabernacle made in the wilderness-but see 1 Kings 8:4.

Feb 7, 2021 · Gibeon is mentioned 43 times in the Bible and played a major role in the history of Israel. See an in-depth look at the history, the key places of interest, and all that happened in …

Gibeon was a significant city in ancient Israel, located in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. It holds considerable historical and theological importance in the biblical narrative, particularly in …

When the city is attacked by a confederation of several kings (10:1 - 5) they are grudgingly defended by Israel. It is during the battle to defend Gibeon that one of the most unique Old …

GIBEON gĭb’ ĭ ən (גִּבְעֹ֖ון, LXX Γαβαών, meaning hill). A city about six m. NW of Jerusalem. 1. Biblical record. Gibeon is first mentioned in connection with Joshua’s assault on the hill …

Excavated by James Pritchard 1956–1962, Gibeon has significant remains especially from the days of the Israelites. Impressive among these finds are 63 wine cellars from the 8th–7th …