Beth-Gilgal
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beth-gilgal was a settlement in the Judean lowlands near Jericho, identified in Nehemiah 12:29 as a residence for Levites.
What is the meaning of Beth-Gilgal in the Bible?
Beth-gilgal was a settlement located in the plain east of Jericho, recorded in Nehemiah 12:29 as a dwelling place for Levites.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Beth-gilgal helps clarify the specific geographic distribution of Levitical families during the post-exilic period, providing context for the social organization described in Nehemiah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Beth-Gilgal 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 Beth-Gilgal in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Beth-Gilgal clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 12:29
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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
"Beth-Gilgal." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bethgilgal/