Gibeon
a town in ancient Palestine, northwest of Jerusalem. Joshua 9:3.
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How to use Gibeon in a sentence
This opinion is, I think, confirmed by the account given of the defeat of the kings that were confederated against Gibeon.
Letters from Palestine | J. D. PaxtonAdoni-zedec lost no time; he sought and obtained the aid of four neighbouring kings and marched upon Gibeon.
The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter MaunderThe news would brook no delay; the kings would turn south immediately; but for all their haste they never reached Gibeon.
The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter MaunderJoshua pursued the Amorites to Makkedah, twenty-seven miles from Gibeon by the route taken.
The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter MaunderSun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.
The Bible | John E. Remsburg
British Dictionary definitions for Gibeon
/ (ˈɡɪbɪən) /
an ancient town of Palestine: the excavated site thought to be its remains lies about 9 kilometres (6 miles) northwest of Jerusalem
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