Kidron Valley
Kidron Valley (Biblical Place • Kidron • 31.772°N, 35.237°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 30:14 , John 18:1 (identified with Kidron ). It is closely linked with Ancient Hebrew Tomb Inscription ( Kidron Valley ) (Interactive 3D Epigraphic Scan • Isaiah 22:15–16 ): Monumental Hebrew inscription carved into the limestone cliffside tombs along the eastern slope of the Kidron Valley opposite the Temple Mount in Jerusalem , echoing Isaiah 's oracle concerning royal stewards hewing rock-cut sepulchres on high ( Isaiah 22:15–16 ).
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Kidron Valley (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 30:14 , John 18:1 (identified with Kidron ).) Valley of Jehoshaphat (Ancient biblical location referenced in Joel 3:2 , Joel 3:12 (identified with Kidron ).) Valley of Salt (from nbd. Referenced in 2 Sam 8:13 , 2 Kgs 14:7 , 1 Chr 18:12 , 2 Chr 25:11 , Ps 60:1 .) Valley of Slaughter (Ancient biblical location referenced in Jer 7:32 , Jer 19:6 (identified with Valley of Hinnom ).) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Ancient Hebrew Tomb Inscription ( Kidron Valley ) — Monumental Hebrew inscription carved into the limestone cliffside tombs along the eastern slope of the Kidron Valley opposite the Temple Mount in Jerusalem , echoing Isaiah 's oracle concerning royal stewards hewing rock-cut sepulchres on high ( Isaiah 22:15–16 ). Rock-Cut Burial Cave (Kidron Valley, Jerusalem ) — Photogrammetry scan of a rock-hewn Jerusalem burial cave in the Kidron Valley carved directly into the natural limestone bedrock with a low rectangular entrance and interior burial benches—illustrating the architecture of Judean rock-cut family tombs from Isaiah 22:16 to the Gospel accounts of the burial and resurrection of Jesus ( Matthew 27:60 ; John 19:41 ).
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Jeremiah 31:40 : "And the whole valley of the dead bodies, and of the ashes, and all the fields unto the brook of Kidron , unto the corner of the horse gate toward the east, shall be holy unto the Lo..."; 2 Kings 23:6 : "And he brought out the grove from the house of the Lord, without Jerusalem , unto the brook Kidron , and burned it at the brook Kidron, and stamped it small to powder, and cast the p..."; 2 Chronicles 30:14 : "And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem , and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into the brook Kidron.".