Gaash
Valley of the Ephraim Mountains, mentioned in the attempt to crown Jesus.[1]
Inhabitants
John of Gaas, called John Antipatrides, a Sanhedrist.
Description
Many notables await Jesus, at the country house of Chuza."And there is John, named Antipas of Antipatris, a favourite of Herod the Great, now old and powerful, the owner of the whole valley of Gaash [...]"[2]Many plot to appoint Jesus king, and John, this powerful member of the Sanhedrin declares:
"The valley of Gaash is with You!"[3]
Name
Gaash, Gaasch, Gaash. The word "Gaas" could come from the Hebrew "געש" (Ga'ash), which means "agitation" or "trembling." Its origin is uncertain.
Where is it mentioned in the work?
GRM 463 GRM 464.
Learn more about this place
The location of this valley remains uncertain. According to the Bible, situated south of Timnath-Serah, it is probably the valley of Wadi Al Zarka. It is at Timnath-Serah that Joshua was buried, north of Mount Gaash.[4] A certain Hourai (or Hiddai), "of the torrents of Gaash," was among the 30 mighty warriors of David who went to conquer Jerusalem.[5]
Explore
- 31° 59’ 09’’ N / 35° 05’ 19’’ E /
- +305m.
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Notes and references
Article partially based on the Geographical Dictionary of the Gospel by Jean-François Lavère.