Places in the Bible · Settlement

Gilgal (3)

Gilgal is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is another name for Geliloth. The name means “wheel; rolling; heap.”

Where is Gilgal?

Approx. 31.7905, 35.3226 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

IdentificationTypeConfidence
another name for GelilothsettlementMedium
another name for Gilgal 1settlementLow
Tal‘at ed DammsettlementLow

Verses that mention Gilgal

  • Joshua 15:7

    And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of En–shemesh, and the goings out thereof were at En–rogel: