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  1. Gibeon (ancient city) - Wikipedia

    Gibeon flourished during the late Iron Age II, when the city had large fortifications, a large wine industry and an advanced water system. To the east of the tell, a lavish cemetery of the same …

  2. Gibeon | Ancient Town, Biblical History, & Map | Britannica

    Gibeon was an ancient town located northwest of Jerusalem that is a notable biblical site. Its inhabitants submitted voluntarily to Joshua at the time of the Israelite conquest of Canaan. Its …

  3. What is the significance of Gibeon in the Bible?

    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 …

  4. Gibeon - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

    The occupants of Gibeon were Hivites (perhaps Horites or Hurrians) according to Joshua 11:19. After the division into tribes, Gibeon became a part of Benjamin (18:25; 21:17).

  5. Gibeon Overview & Tour, Joshua, Sun Stands Still, Samuel's Tomb ...

    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 the Bible at this …

  6. Topical Bible: Gibeon

    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 …

  7. Gibeon Meaning - Bible Definition and References

    Discover the meaning of Gibeon in the Bible. Study the definition of Gibeon with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.

  8. Definition of Gibeon in the Bible

    Solomon, shortly after becoming king, travels to Gibeon and makes 1,000 burnt offerings to the Lord. One night, while in the city, God appears to him in a dream and offers to give him …

  9. Gibeon - BiblePlaces.com

    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 …

  10. Gibeon in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE (Bible History Online)

    The army of Ishbosheth under Abner, and that of David under Joab, met at the pool of Gibeon. An attempt to settle the quarrel, by means of 12 champions on either side, failed, as each man …