Bible Dictionary
Cedron
Cedron is another name for the Kidron brook or valley east of Jerusalem, crossed by Jesus on the way to Gethsemane.
Definition
Cedron is another form of Kidron, the brook or ravine below the eastern wall of Jerusalem. The name is associated with a dark or black torrent.
Biblical Usage
Jesus crossed the Cedron with his disciples when he went toward the garden where he was arrested.
Historical Background
Cedron refers to the ravine and stream east of Jerusalem and is an alternate form of the name Kidron.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The black torrent, the brook flowing through the ravine below the eastern wall of Jerusalem (John 18:1). (See KIDRON.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(John 18:1) [SEE Kidron, Or Kedron]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>se'-dron.</p><p>See KIDRON.</p>