Bible Dictionary
Shaveh, Valley of
The Valley of Shaveh was the ancient name of the King’s Valley, the place where Abraham met the king of Sodom after the battle with the eastern kings.
Definition
The Valley of Shaveh was the ancient name of the King’s Dale, or King’s Valley.
Biblical Usage
It is mentioned in connection with Abraham’s encounter with the king of Sodom after the battle with the eastern kings.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies it with the Kidron on the north side of Jerusalem.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Valley of the plain the ancient name of the “king’s dale” (q.v.), or Kidron, on the north side of Jerusalem (Gen. 14:17).