Valley Of Decision
LocationsGeographical Setting
A topographical feature in the Kidron Valley traditionally identified as the site of King Jehoshaphat's victory over the allied armies of Moab, Ammon, and Meunites.
What is the meaning of Valley Of Decision in the Bible?
The Valley of Decision is a biblical toponym found in Joel 3:14, referring to the place of divine judgment, distinct from the military engagement described in 2 Chronicles 20 where King Jehoshaphat defeated the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the distinction between the specific historical battle at the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prophetic Valley of Decision in Joel clarifies the literary structure of the Old Testament prophets, who often repurpose historical geography to describe eschatological judgment.
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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.