Biblical Gilgal

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Biblical location
gptkbp:archaeologicalSite disputed
multiple possible locations
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Israelites
gptkb:Joshua
gptkbp:etymology means 'circle of stones'
gptkbp:event prophetic activity
Saul's disobedience to God
Saul made king at Gilgal
celebration of first Passover in Canaan
circumcision of Israelites
erection of twelve stones from the Jordan
Israelites' first camp after crossing the Jordan River
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Biblical Gilgal
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:ancient_Israel
gptkbp:location near Jericho
modern Jiljilia
gptkbp:mentionedIn gptkb:Book_of_Amos
gptkb:Book_of_Hosea
gptkb:Hebrew_Bible
gptkb:Book_of_Kings
gptkb:Book_of_Joshua
gptkb:Book_of_Samuel
gptkbp:significance entry point to the Promised Land
site of covenant renewal
gptkbp:usedFor religious ceremonies
military encampment
gptkbp:visitedBy gptkb:Elijah
gptkb:Elisha
gptkb:Samuel
gptkb:Saul
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kibbutz_Gilgal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7