Bible Dictionary
Kishon
The Kishon was a winter torrent flowing through the plain of Esdraelon to the Mediterranean. Israel defeated Sisera near it, and Elijah executed the prophets of Baal there.
Biblical Usage
The Kishon was the scene of Israel’s defeat of Sisera under Deborah and Barak and of Elijah’s slaughter of the prophets of Baal. It is called “that ancient river” in Deborah’s song.
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