Topical Encyclopedia
Rogel is a term found in the Bible, primarily associated with a specific location known as En-rogel. The name "Rogel" itself is derived from a Hebrew root meaning "to tread" or "to trample," which may suggest a place that was well-trodden or frequently visited.
En-rogelEn-rogel is a significant site mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of the tribal boundaries and historical events during the time of King David. The term "En-rogel" translates to "spring of the fuller" or "spring of the launderer," indicating its use as a place for washing or cleansing.
Biblical References1.
Joshua 15:7 · En-rogel is first mentioned in the delineation of the tribal boundaries of Judah. The passage describes the border going up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning northward to Gilgal, and passing by the ascent of Adummim, which is south of the valley. The border then continues to the waters of En-shemesh and ends at En-rogel.
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Joshua 18:16 · The site is also noted in the description of the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. The boundary descends to the foot of the hill facing the Valley of Ben Hinnom, north of the Valley of Rephaim, and continues down the Valley of Hinnom, south of the Jebusite city, to En-rogel.
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2 Samuel 17:17 · En-rogel plays a role in the narrative of King David's reign. During Absalom's rebellion, Jonathan and Ahimaaz, the sons of the priests, stayed at En-rogel. A servant girl was to go and inform them, and they were to go and tell King David, for they could not risk being seen entering the city.
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1 Kings 1:9 · The site is also mentioned in the account of Adonijah's attempt to usurp the throne of David. Adonijah held a sacrificial feast at the stone of Zoheleth near En-rogel, inviting all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the royal officials of Judah, except for Solomon and those loyal to him.
Historical and Geographical ContextEn-rogel is traditionally identified with a site near the modern-day village of Silwan, just outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is located at the confluence of the Kidron and Hinnom Valleys. The spring at En-rogel would have been a vital water source for the inhabitants of ancient Jerusalem and its surrounding areas.
Theological SignificanceIn the biblical narrative, En-rogel serves as a backdrop for significant events in the history of Israel, particularly during the united monarchy under King David. The site is associated with both political intrigue and divine providence, as seen in the accounts of Absalom's rebellion and Adonijah's failed coup. These events underscore themes of loyalty, divine election, and the fulfillment of God's promises to David and his descendants.
En-rogel's mention in the context of tribal boundaries also highlights the importance of land and inheritance in the covenant relationship between God and the people of Israel. The precise delineation of tribal territories reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to give his descendants the land of Canaan.
Strong's Hebrew
5883. EnRogel -- a place near Jer.En
Rogel. 5882, 5883. En
Rogel. 5884 . a place near Jer. Transliteration: En
Rogel Phonetic Spelling: (ane ro-gale') Short Definition: En-
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In the Last, the Great Day of the Feast'
... To this day terraces mark where the gardens, watered by the living spring, extended
from the King's Gardens by the springRogel down to the entrance into the...
Greek and Jew
... Thickly scattered like fallen patches of skies the pools of Siloam, Gihon, Shiloh,
En-Rogel, the Great Pool, the Serpent's Pool and the Dragon's Well reflected...
The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <....
Thesaurus
Rogel (4 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Rogel (4 Occurrences). Joshua
... river. The border passed
along to the waters of En Shemesh, and ended at En
Rogel.
...En-rogel (4 Occurrences)
En-rogel. Enrogel, En-rogel. En-ro'gel . Easton's Bible Dictionary Fountain
of... Book. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EN-ROGEL. en...
Enrogel (4 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EN-ROGEL.... (1) En-rogel was an important landmark
on the boundary between Judah and Benjamin (Joshua 15:7; Joshua 18:16)....
Zoheleth (1 Occurrence)
... The serpent-stone, a rocky plateau near the centre of the village of Siloam, and
near the fountain of En-rogel, to which the women of the village resort for...
En (19 Occurrences)
... It occurs in numerous compound words, as EN-GEDI, EN-HADDAH, EN-HAKKORE,
EN-HAZOR, EN-RIMMON, EN-ROGEL, EN-SHEMESH (which see)....
En-ro'gel (3 Occurrences)
En-ro'gel. En-rogel, En-ro'gel. Enrol . Multi-Version Concordance
En-ro'gel (3 Occurrences). Joshua 15:7 And the border went up...
Hinnom (11 Occurrences)
... The clearest geographical fact is found in Joshua 15:8; Joshua 18:16, where we find
that the boundary of Judah and Benjamin passed from En-rogel "by the valley...
Stone (290 Occurrences)
... he-leth, ('ebhen ha-zacheleth, "serpent's stone"): "And Adonijah slew sheep and
oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel" (1 Kings 1...
Northward (41 Occurrences)
... river. The border passed along to the waters of En Shemesh, and ended at
EnRogel. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Joshua...
Fuller (5 Occurrences)
... At his transfiguration our Lord's rainment is said to have been white "so as no
fuller on earth could white them" (Mark 9:3). En-rogel (qv), meaning literally...
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