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Givon is an ancient Hebrew name with deep geographical and historical significance. The name derives from the root 'geva,' describing a hill or mound, indicating an elevated place in the landscape. Givon was an important Canaanite city during the biblical period, located approximately eight kilometers northwest of Jerusalem, identified with the modern village of al-Jib. The city was known for its strategic importance, its position on ancient trade routes, and its status as a great royal city. The name Givon carries the memory of dramatic events in the history of the people of Israel, particularly the famous covenant that the inhabitants of Givon made with Joshua son of Nun during the conquest of the land. In the Book of Joshua, the story is told of the inhabitants of Givon who, fearing the fate of the cities of Jericho and Ai, decided to save themselves through cunning. They disguised themselves as ambassadors from a distant land, wore worn clothing and torn shoes, and carried dry and moldy bread. Through this ruse, they succeeded in convincing Joshua and the elders of Israel to make a covenant of peace with them. When the deception was revealed, the covenant made in God's name could not be broken, and the inhabitants of Givon remained alive but became 'hewers of wood and drawers of water' for the congregation of Israel. This event teaches about the importance of keeping a covenant and oath in Hebrew culture, even when obtained through deception. The name Givon thus symbolizes resourcefulness, survival, and diplomacy. In later history, Givon continues to appear as a significant place. In this city, the Tabernacle and altar were stationed during the time of King Solomon, before the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Here Solomon prayed and pleaded for wisdom, and God answered him in the famous dream. The famous battle between David's men and Saul's men also took place by the pool of Givon. The name Givon as a personal name conveys this rich historical heritage and is suitable for parents seeking a name with deep biblical roots, connecting to the Land of Israel and Jewish history. It is a rare and unique name that combines geography with historical memory, giving its bearer a sense of belonging to the landscape of the land and the glorious stories of the past.

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Givon | Gibeon | Giv'on

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Joshua 9:4 - They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up

In Kabbalah, the name Givon represents the principle of spiritual ascent and elevation above materiality. The hill symbolizes the journey from low to high, from matter to spirit. The name carries the energy of a place where heaven and earth meet, and where divine wisdom is granted, as happened to King Solomon in Givon.

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Givon Ben-Israel - historical biblical figure | Givon Cohen - Israeli artist

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