Other Scriptural Significance
According to the Tanakh, King David fled through the valley during the rebellion of Absalom. According to the New Testament Jesus crossed the valley many times traveling between Jerusalem and Bethany.
- Catholic Encyclopedia article. The valley contains the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested.
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