Kedron
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Kidron Valley is a dry riverbed and ravine located east of the Old City of Jerusalem, separating the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives.
What is the meaning of Kedron in the Bible?
The Kidron Valley is a narrow ravine separating the Mount of Olives from Mount Moriah in Jerusalem. Its northern section is historically identified as the Valley of Jehoshaphat.
SIGNIFICANCE
This geographical feature served as a physical and symbolic boundary between the city of Jerusalem and the cemetery areas outside its walls.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Kedron (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 Kedron in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kedron 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
"Kedron." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kedron/