Shiloah, The Waters Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient rock-cut pool fed by the Gihon Spring via the Siloam Tunnel, serving as a critical water reservoir in ancient Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of Shiloah, The Waters Of in the Bible?
The Pool of Siloam is an archaeological site located in the Tyropoeon Valley, south of the City of David. Constructed during the First Temple period, it functioned as a primary cistern for the city's population and a site for ritual immersion (mikveh) practices.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the Pool of Siloam clarifies the historical context of water management in Jerusalem and provides the physical setting for key biblical narratives, including the healing of the blind man in the Gospel of John and the completion of the city walls in Nehemiah.
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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.