Gibeon

[ gib-ee-uhn ]

/ ˈgɪb i ən /

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noun

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

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Origin of Gibeon

Ultimately from Hebrew Gibhĕʿōn, of uncertain meaning

Words nearby Gibeon

Gibbs free energy, Gibbs function, gibbsite, Gibbs phase rule, gibe, Gibeon, Gibeonite, GI Bill, giblets, gibli, Gibraltar

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How to use Gibeon in a sentence

This opinion is, I think, confirmed by the account given of the defeat of the kings that were confederated against Gibeon.
Letters from Palestine|J. D. Paxton
Adoni-zedec lost no time; he sought and obtained the aid of four neighbouring kings and marched upon Gibeon.
The Astronomy of the Bible|E. Walter Maunder
The news would brook no delay; the kings would turn south immediately; but for all their haste they never reached Gibeon.
The Astronomy of the Bible|E. Walter Maunder
Joshua pursued the Amorites to Makkedah, twenty-seven miles from Gibeon by the route taken.
The Astronomy of the Bible|E. Walter Maunder

Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.
The Bible|John E. Remsburg

British Dictionary definitions for Gibeon

Gibeon

/ (ˈɡɪbɪən) /

noun

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

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