Cedron
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Kidron Valley is a dry riverbed located to the east of Jerusalem's Old City, separating the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives.
What is the meaning of Cedron in the Bible?
Cedron is an archaic transliteration of Kidron, referring to the valley and seasonal brook situated between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of the Kidron Valley clarifies the topographical context of Jesus' movements in Jerusalem, particularly his crossing of the brook in the Garden of Gethsemane as described in the Gospel of John.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Cedron (located near modern Wadi el-Khalil, Jerusalem) 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 Cedron in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Cedron 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
"Cedron." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/cedron/