Giloh in the Bible

Meaning: he that rejoices; he that overturns

Exact Match

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

Verse ConceptsadvisersConspiraciesPeople MultiplyingConspiracy

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the son of Maacah, Eliam the son of Ahithophel of Giloh,

Thematic Bible



Absalom also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, to come from his home town of Giloh while Absalom was presenting the sacrificial offerings. And so the conspiracy widened, because the common people increasingly sided with Absalom.

Goshen, Holon, Giloh, for a total of eleven cities and villages.


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.