Gihon (2)
LocationsGeographical Setting
Gihon is an ancient spring located in the Kidron Valley, serving as the primary water source for the City of David.
What is the meaning of Gihon (2) in the Bible?
Gihon is a spring in Jerusalem, situated in the Kidron valley on the East side of Ophel, and due South of the temple area. It is an intermittent spring that 'bursts up' at intervals.
SIGNIFICANCE
Gihon held a preeminent position of importance in the eyes of the earlier inhabitants of Jerusalem, as shown by the extraordinary number of passages, rock cuttings, walls, and aqueducts that exist around it.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Gihon (2) (located near modern Jerusalem, 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 Gihon (2) in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Gihon (2) 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
"Gihon (2)." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/gihon-2/