Gihon
Overview
- Type: Spring / royal anointing site
- Testament: Old
- Modern Location: On the eastern slope of ancient Jerusalem
Biblical Significance
Gihon is the spring where Zadok and Nathan publicly anoint Solomon king in Solomon’s Succession, turning David’s private promise into a public coronation.
Key Events
Key People Associated
Important Verses
“And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel.” - 1 Kings 1:34