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En Gedi
Definition:
En Gedi is the name of a city in the wilderness of Judah southeast of Jerusalem.
- EnGedi was located on the western bank of the Salt Sea.
- Part of its name means "fountain," referring to a spring of water that flows down from the city into the sea.
- En Gedi was known for having beautiful vineyards and other fertile land, probably due to the continual watering by the fountain of water.
- There were strongholds in En Gedi which David fled to when he was being chased by King Saul.
(See also: david · desert · fountain · judah · rest · saltsea · saul · stronghold · vineyard)