Bible Dictionary
Kidron
Kidron was the ravine and winter stream east of Jerusalem, between the city and the Mount of Olives. It was crossed by David and Jesus and was associated with reforms, burial, and removal of impurity.
Biblical Usage
David crossed Kidron while fleeing Absalom, and Jesus crossed it on the way to Gethsemane. The valley was associated with the removal of idols and impurities and with the cemetery of Jerusalem.
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