Dale, King's
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient toponym in the Kidron Valley associated with royal activities and memorials in the Kingdom of Judah.
What is the meaning of Dale, King's in the Bible?
King's Dale is a geographical feature mentioned in 2 Samuel 18:18, identified as the site where Absalom erected a pillar bearing his name, and potentially corresponding to the King's Garden referenced in Genesis 14:17 and 2 Kings 25:4.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location clarifies the spatial layout of ancient Jerusalem's eastern outskirts and provides context for the political and dynastic narratives surrounding the Davidic monarchy.
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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.