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Gilgal City
About Gilgal
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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Biblical Significance of Gilgal
Gilgal, meaning 'circle' or 'rolling away,' was where God 'rolled away the reproach of Egypt' by circumcising the new generation of Israelites. It served as Joshua's base for the conquest and later as a center for Samuel's circuit. Tragically, it also witnessed Saul's failure to obey God. The name reminded Israel of their new beginning in the Promised Land and God's faithfulness in bringing them there.
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