Garden-House
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient site in the Jezreel Valley identified with Beth-ha-Gan, associated with the flight of King Ahaziah.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A location mentioned in 2 Kings 9:27 regarding the flight of Ahaziah, king of Judah, from Jehu. The site is generally identified with Beth-ha-Gan, likely corresponding to the modern city of Jenin.
What is the meaning of Garden-House in the Bible?
A location mentioned in 2 Kings 9:27 regarding the flight of Ahaziah, king of Judah, from Jehu. The site is generally identified with Beth-ha-Gan, likely corresponding to the modern city of Jenin.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this site with Jenin helps readers visualize the geographical context of Ahaziah's escape attempt through the Jezreel Valley and understand the proximity of Judah's royal movements to the political center of Israel.
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