Valley Of Slaughter
LocationsGeographical Setting
A ravine south of ancient Jerusalem historically associated with idolatrous cultic practices.
What is the meaning of Valley Of Slaughter in the Bible?
The Valley of Hinnom, known in biblical texts as Topheth, is a geographical site south of Jerusalem where archaeological and textual evidence indicates the practice of child sacrifice to the deity Molech during the monarchic period.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location clarifies the biblical prophets' use of 'Gehenna' as a metaphor for divine judgment, linking the physical site of historical apostasy to the theological concept of eschatological punishment.
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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.