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



While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David’s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite, from his city of Giloh. So the conspiracy grew strong, and the people supporting Absalom continued to increase.

Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—11 cities, with their villages;


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

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