Kidron, The Brook
LocationsGeographical Setting
A seasonal wadi separating the City of David from the Mount of Olives to the east.
What is the meaning of Kidron, The Brook in the Bible?
The Kidron Valley (Wadi al-Kidron) is a steep, narrow ravine situated between the eastern walls of Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. It originates from springs in the plateau north of the city, flows southeast, and then turns southward, running parallel to the southeastern corner of the Temple Mount before descending toward the Dead Sea.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the topography of the Kidron Valley clarifies the geographical context of biblical narratives, such as King David's flight from Jerusalem and the location of ancient tombs and gardens mentioned in the New Testament accounts of Jesus' ministry.
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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.