Explore Gilgal on the 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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JoshuaLeader who established Israel's first camp at Gilgal

SamuelJudge and prophet who ministered at Gilgal

SaulKing confirmed and later rejected at Gilgal