Difference between revisions of "Enrogel"

<p> A spring on the border of Judah and Benjamin. It was whereJonathan and Ahimaaz stayed in secret, to carry to David any message from Hushai, on the revolt of Absalom; and close to this spring Adonijah called the king's sons together when he exalted himself to succeed David as king. &nbsp;Joshua 15:7; &nbsp;Joshua 18:16; &nbsp;2 Sam. 17:17; &nbsp;1 Kings 1:9 . It was no doubt a spring not far from Jerusalem. <i> Bir Eyub, </i> about half amile south of Jerusalem was long supposed to be the spot, but this is a well, not a spring. The <i> Fountain of the Virgin, </i> near the south east corner of the city, is now more generally chosen; but this appears to be too near the city to coincide with the above events. </p>