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Dragon Spring

תַּנִּין · tan.nin · H8577Bעַ֫יִן · a.yin · H5869G1 other spelling1 mention, all in Nehemiah

Where it is

En-shemeshHaelephHaelephNetophahNetophahBeth-azmavethBeth-azmavethGibeonGibeonEtamEtamDragon Springabout 30 km across

31.78° N, 35.23° E · Located through Jerusalem

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Mentioned most in

Nehemiah · 1
Counted from 1 references · STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

About this place

The Dragon Spring was a water source located near Jerusalem, mentioned in the context of Nehemiah's inspection of the city walls (Nehemiah 2:13). During Nehemiah's nighttime survey of the damaged walls of Jerusalem, he passed by the Dragon Spring on his way to the Valley Gate and the King's Pool. The exact location of the Dragon Spring is uncertain, but it was likely situated on the eastern side of the city, possibly near the Kidron Valley. The name "Dragon Spring" may refer to the shape of the water source or to a decorative dragon-like structure associated with it. The mention of the Dragon Spring highlights the importance of water sources for ancient Jerusalem and the need to secure them as part of the city's defenses.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Nehemiah 1 mention

Nehemiah 2:13I went out by night by the valley gate toward the jackal’s well, then to the dung gate; and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and its gates were consumed with fire.

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