A valley near Salem (Jerusalem), site of significant events
King's Valley
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 14:17.
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About King's Valley Written by AI
The King's Valley, also known as the Valley of Shaveh, was a valley located near the ancient city of Salem, which is believed to be Jerusalem. It is mentioned twice in the Bible in connection with significant events. In Genesis 14:17, the King's Valley is the place where Melchizedek, the king of Salem and priest of God Most High, met Abraham after his victory over Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him. Melchizedek blessed Abraham and received a tithe from him. Later, in 2Sa.18.18, it is mentioned that Absalom, King David's rebellious son, had erected a pillar for himself in the King's Valley during his lifetime, as he had no son to preserve his name. The exact location of the King's Valley is uncertain, but it was likely situated near Jerusalem, possibly in the Kidron Valley or the Hinnom Valley.
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
- Genesis 14:17
After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).
- 2 Samuel 18:18
During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King’s Valley, for he had said, “I have no son to preserve the memory of my name.” So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.