Slaughter, Valley Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
A topographical depression south of ancient Jerusalem historically associated with child sacrifice and later prophetic imagery of judgment.
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The Valley of Hinnom, known as the Valley of Slaughter in Jeremiah 19:6, is a ravine south of Jerusalem that became a symbol of divine judgment due to its association with idolatrous practices.
What is the meaning of Slaughter, Valley Of in the Bible?
The Valley of Hinnom, known as the Valley of Slaughter in Jeremiah 19:6, is a ravine south of Jerusalem that became a symbol of divine judgment due to its association with idolatrous practices.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location clarifies the prophetic language used to describe the severity of Jerusalem's destruction and the consequences of covenant violation.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.