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

Place: Joshua's tent at the camp of Gilgal.

From The Dramatization of Bible Stories An experiment in the religious education of children by Lobingier, Elizabeth Erwin Miller

Where was Gilgal, the place of Joshua's camp?

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

The time had come for Elijah to be taken up, and he said to Elisha, “You stay here at Gilgal, and I will go up to Bethel.”

From Secret Power or the Secret of Success in Christian Life and Work by Moody, Dwight Lyman

He had taken up his residence with Elisha at one of the prophetic guilds at Gilgal.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

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

From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden