Shaveh, Valley Of
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The Valley of Shaveh is a biblical geographical term referring to a plain or valley near Jerusalem, often identified with the King's Dale or the Kidron Valley.
What is the meaning of Shaveh, Valley Of in the Bible?
The Valley of Shaveh is an ancient geographical designation for the plain located north of Jerusalem. It is identified as the precursor to the area later known as the King's Dale or the Kidron Valley.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers visualize the setting of Genesis 14:17, where Abraham meets Melchizedek, providing geographical context to the narrative of the patriarch's return from battle.
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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.