Gilgal

 
(rolling). (1) First encampment of Israelites west of Jordan (Josh. 4:19-20; 5:9-10). Became a city and headquarters (Josh. 9:6; 15:7). Saul crowned there (1 Sam. 7:16; 10:8; 11:14-15). (2) Another Gilgal in Sharon plain (Josh. 12:23). (3) Another near Bethel (2 Kings 4:38).