Bible Dictionary
Eshcol, The Valley
The Valley of Eshcol, or Brook of Eshcol, was a valley near Hebron explored by the spies sent from Kadesh-barnea. It was noted for its abundant fruit, especially its large clusters of grapes.
Definition
The Valley, or Brook, of Eshcol was a wady near Hebron explored by the spies sent by Moses from Kadesh-barnea.
Biblical Usage
The spies gathered a large cluster of grapes there and brought it to Israel’s camp as a sample of the fruitfulness of the Promised Land.
Historical Background
The name remained attached to a spring called Ain Eshkali in a valley about two miles north of Hebron.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
or The brook of, a wady in the neighborhood of Hebron (Mamre), explored by the spies who were sent by Moses from Kadesh-barnea. (Numbers 13:23,24; 1:24) The name is still attached to a spring of fine water called ’Ain Eshkali, in a valley about two miles north of Hebron.