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Gilgal
Gilgal , in the Bible. 1 First encampment of the Israelites near Jericho, W of the Jordan; Saul was made king there. It was also the scene of Saul's impetuous sacrifice before battle in the absence of Samuel, who, as a result, declared divine rejection of him. 2 Place, N of Bethel, scene of Elijah's translation to heaven in a fiery chariot, as related in 2 Kings. |
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"Gilgal." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Gilgal." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Gilgal.html "Gilgal." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Gilgal.html |
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Gilgal
Gilgal The site of the Israelite headquarters as they entered Canaan (Josh. 4: 19) and later a centre of syncretistic worship condemned by Amos (4: 4; 5: 5) and Hosea (4: 15).
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Gilgal." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Gilgal." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Gilgal.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Gilgal." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Gilgal.html |
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