Gilgal

American  

[gil-gal] / ˈgɪl gæl /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of Gilgal

Ultimately from Hebrew Gilghal “circle (of stones)”

Example Sentences

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

From Reuters

But, be this as it may, it is perfectly clear from the narrative that Saul was under instructions to wait seven days at Gilgal, at the end, if not before the end, of which time Samuel promised to come to him.

From Project Gutenberg

The three places among which he is said to have made his circuit, Bethel, Gilgal and Mizpeh, were not far from each other, all being situated in the tribes of Benjamin and Judah,—in that part of the land which afterwards constituted the kingdom of the two tribes.

From Project Gutenberg

“Come,” he says, “let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.”

From Project Gutenberg

Gilgal was the first place where the people had encamped under Joshua on crossing the Jordan.

From Project Gutenberg