Gibeon

[ gib-ee-uhn ]

noun

1. a town in ancient Palestine, northwest of Jerusalem. Joshua 9:3.

Gibeon

/ ˈɡɪbɪən /

noun

1. an ancient town of Palestine: the excavated site thought to be its remains lies about 9 kilometres (6 miles) northwest of Jerusalem

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gibeon¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Gibhĕʿōn, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

This opinion is, I think, confirmed by the account given of the defeat of the kings that were confederated against Gibeon.

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Adoni-zedec lost no time; he sought and obtained the aid of four neighbouring kings and marched upon Gibeon.

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The news would brook no delay; the kings would turn south immediately; but for all their haste they never reached Gibeon.

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Joshua pursued the Amorites to Makkedah, twenty-seven miles from Gibeon by the route taken.

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Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.

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