Kishion
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city located in the Jezreel Valley, identified with the biblical Kishion.
What is the meaning of Kishion in the Bible?
A city in the territory of Issachar, assigned to the Gershonite Levites, likely corresponding to the reading Qidhshon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Kishion with Tell Abu Kedes clarifies the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Issachar and the distribution of Levitical cities within the Jezreel Valley.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Kishion (located near modern Tell Abu Kedes) 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 Kishion in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kishion 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
"Kishion." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kishion/