Gibeon

Gibeon

CityOld Testament
31.8500°N, 35.1833°E View on Map

Gibeon was a Canaanite city whose inhabitants tricked Joshua into making a peace treaty. God made the sun stand still here during Joshua's battle. Solomon offered sacrifices at the great high place in Gibeon, where God appeared to him in a dream offering him anything he asked.

Historical Timeline

Gibeonites deceive Joshua into making a peace treaty

JOS 9:3-27

Joshua defends Gibeon; sun stands still during battle

JOS 10:1-14

David's men fight Saul's men at the pool of Gibeon

2SA 2:12-17

Solomon worships at Gibeon's high place; God grants him wisdom

1KI 3:4-15

David avenges the Gibeonites against Saul's house

2SA 21:1-9

Notable Characters

Joshua
JoshuaMade a covenant with Gibeon; defended it in battle
Solomon
SolomonReceived wisdom from God at Gibeon's high place
David
DavidHis men fought at Gibeon; later avenged the Gibeonites

Related Locations

Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Gibeon was about 6 miles northwest of Jerusalem

Bethel
Bethel

Both Gibeon and Bethel were centers of worship before the Temple

Key Verses

Joshua 9:3-27Joshua 10:12-141 Kings 3:4-15

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