The King’s Pool was probably the Pool of Siloam near Jerusalem’s king’s garden. Its name may have reflected its association with the royal area.
Definition
The King’s Pool was probably the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem. Its name may have reflected its proximity to the King’s Garden.
Biblical Usage
It is mentioned in Nehemiah 2:14 as a pool near the King’s Garden.
Historical Background
The identification is considered possible rather than certain.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>berekhath hamelekh): This is possibly the Pool of Siloam (Ne 2:14), and may have been so named as being near to the "king's garden."</p>