Aijalon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Aijalon is an ancient Canaanite city located in the Shephelah region, identified with the modern village of Daliyat al-Karmel.
What is the meaning of Aijalon in the Bible?
Aijalon was a town allotted to the tribe of Dan, later designated a Levitical city for the Kohathites, situated in the valley of Aijalon northwest of Jerusalem.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Aijalon clarifies the strategic military context of Joshua's campaign against the Amorite coalition, illustrating how control of this highland pass influenced the outcome of the conflict.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Aijalon (located near modern Daliyat al-Karmel, Israel) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Aijalon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Aijalon clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Aijalon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/aijalon/