Gihon (2)
Gihon is a river mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is another name for the Nile. The name means “valley of grace.”
Where is Gihon?
Approx. 31.4653, 30.3667 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| another name for the Nile | river | Low |
| another name for Gihon 2 | spring | Low |
| Karkheh River | river | Low |
| White Nile | river | Low |
| not a proper name (canal) | special | Low |
| Diyala River | river | Low |
Verses that mention Gihon
- Genesis 2:13
And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia.