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A water source near Jerusalem, mentioned in Nehemiah's wall inspection.

Dragon Spring

Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 2:13.

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עֵין תַּנִּיםDragon Spring

Also called Dragon/ Spring.

About Dragon Spring Written by AI

The Dragon Spring was a water source located near Jerusalem, mentioned in the context of Nehemiah's inspection of the city walls (Nehemiah 2:13). During Nehemiah's nighttime survey of the damaged walls of Jerusalem, he passed by the Dragon Spring on his way to the Valley Gate and the King's Pool. The exact location of the Dragon Spring is uncertain, but it was likely situated on the eastern side of the city, possibly near the Kidron Valley. The name "Dragon Spring" may refer to the shape of the water source or to a decorative dragon-like structure associated with it. The mention of the Dragon Spring highlights the importance of water sources for ancient Jerusalem and the need to secure them as part of the city's defenses.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. Nehemiah 2:13

    So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.