Gilgal

Gilgal

CityOld Testament
31.8833°N, 35.4500°E View on Map

Gilgal was the first camp of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River. Joshua set up twelve stones here as a memorial. The Israelites were circumcised here and celebrated their first Passover in Canaan. Samuel judged Israel at Gilgal, and Saul was confirmed as king here.

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Israel sets up memorial stones after crossing Jordan

JOS 4:19-24

Israel circumcised at Gilgal; celebrates Passover

JOS 5:2-12

Samuel judges Israel at Gilgal

1SA 7:16

Saul confirmed as king at Gilgal

1SA 11:14-15

Saul's disobedience judged at Gilgal

1SA 15:12-23

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