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    Gibeath-elohim

    גִּבְעָה+H0430I

    Gibeath-elohim, meaning "Hill of God," was a place near Gibeah where a garrison of Philistines was located (1Sa.10.5).

    Where the story of Gibeath-elohim happensWhere the gazetteer locates Gibeath-elohim, framed to them: Gibeath-elohim. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Gibeath-elohim
    Where the gazetteer locates Gibeath-elohim
    verses
    1
    first named
    1 Samuel 10:5
    last named
    1 Samuel 10:5
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.83°N · 35.18°E
    settlement31.83°N · 35.18°E

    Nabi Samwil (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 2 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Gibeath-elohim in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Gibeath-elohim, also known as the "Hill of God," was a place mentioned in the account of Saul's anointing as king of Israel. It was located near the city of Gibeah, in the territory of Benjamin. The name "Gibeath-elohim" suggests that it may have been a site of religious significance or a place associated with divine presence. According to 1Sa.10.5, there was a garrison of Philistines stationed at Gibeath-elohim. This detail indicates that the Philistines, who were the dominant power in the region at the time, had established a military presence there. The presence of the Philistine garrison at Gibeath-elohim highlights the oppression and control that the Israelites were subjected to before the establishment of the monarchy under Saul. Its location remains unknown.

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    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — one, across 1 book.

    1. 1 Samuel1 verse

      10:5

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    via Saul and Servant’s journeyGibeahA city of Benjamin, associated with Saul and atrocities.via Saul and Servant’s journeyJourneyJourney is a concept gathering 74 labelled instances in the text.via Saul and Servant’s journeySaulFirst king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

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