A town in the hill country of the territory of Judah; hometown of Ahithophel, counselor of David (2 Samuel 15:12).
About Giloh
A village, and those living there, in the mountains of southern Judah (Joshua 15:51). King David's counselor Ahithophel was a Gilonite (2 Samuel 15:12; 23:34). Today, researchers believe Giloh may have been located at a place now called Khirbet Jala, which is just northeast of the city of Hebron.
Key References
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.
All Scripture References (3)
Joshua (1)
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.
2 Samuel (2)
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,