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Conduit

Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament
A conduit is a channel, trench, or aqueduct for carrying water. Hezekiah made a conduit bringing the waters of Gihon into Jerusalem so the city would have water during a siege.
Biblical Usage
Hezekiah’s conduit supplied Jerusalem with water and helped protect the city during a siege by drawing water away from the enemy. The conduit of the upper pool is mentioned in connection with the city’s defenses and water supply.
Scripture References
Job 38:25 Isaiah 7:3 2 Kings 18:17 2 Kings 20:20 2 Chronicles 32:30