Gilgal

[gil-gal]

noun

1. the name of several places in ancient Palestine, especially a site near Jericho where the ancient Israelites encamped after crossing the Jordan River.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gilgal¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Gilghal “circle (of stones)”

Example Sentences

And Samuel hacked Agag to pieces before the Lord at Gilgal.

From Salon

Its Hebrew name Gilgal Refaim, or "wheel of giants", refers to an ancient race of giants mentioned in the Bible.

From Reuters

The Philistines might have been discomfited by God’s tempest on the way to Gilgal, as they were discomfited before, on the way to Mizpeh.

From Project Gutenberg

The bulk of the army had gone from Jabesh-Gilead to Gilgal, and there, under Samuel, they had renewed the kingdom.

From Project Gutenberg

Gilgal was the place of rendezvous, deep down in the Jordan valley; for the higher part of the country was so dominated by the enemy that no muster could take place there.

From Project Gutenberg