Dragon Well
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A water source located outside the walls of Jerusalem, identified in biblical texts as the Dragon's Well or Jackal's Well.
What is the meaning of Dragon Well in the Bible?
The Dragon's Well (or the Jackal's Well) is a water source mentioned in the context of Nehemiah's inspection of Jerusalem's walls, though it is more commonly identified in biblical geography as the Valley of the Dragon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this specific water source helps readers visualize the physical obstacles Nehemiah faced and the logistical challenges of inspecting Jerusalem's damaged infrastructure in the post-exilic period.
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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.