Gibeon

Overview

• Type: City
• Testament: Old
• Modern Location: Often identified with el-Jib, northwest of Jerusalem

Biblical Significance

Gibeon is a Hivite city whose inhabitants deceive Israel into a treaty, then become the reason for Israel’s battle against a southern coalition. In the monarchy it also becomes a significant worship site, connected with the tabernacle in 1 Chronicles and with Solomon’s Wisdom in 1 Kings.

Key Events

• Gibeonite Deception
• Battle of Gibeon
• Solomon’s Wisdom
• Temple Preparations by David

Key People Associated

• The Gibeonites
• Joshua (Son of Nun)
• David
• Solomon

Important Verses

“The tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the altar of the burnt offering, were at that season in the high place at Gibeon.” - 1 Chronicles 21:29

Cross-References

• Joshua
• 1 Kings
• 1 Chronicles