King's Dale, also known as the Valley of the King, is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, notable for its historical and geographical significance. It is traditionally identified with the Valley of Shaveh, situated near Jerusalem. This site holds importance due to its association with key biblical events and figures.

Genesis 14:17 :
"After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley)."

In this passage, King's Dale is the setting for the meeting between Abram and the king of Sodom following Abram's victorious campaign against the coalition of kings led by Kedorlaomer. This encounter underscores the valley's role as a place of significant diplomatic and military interactions in the ancient Near East.

2 Samuel 18:18 :
"During his lifetime, Absalom had taken a pillar and erected it in the King's Valley as a monument to himself, for he said, 'I have no son to carry on the memory of my name.' He named the pillar after himself, and to this day it is called Absalom's Monument."

This verse highlights the King's Dale as the location where Absalom, the rebellious son of King David, erected a monument to himself. The act of setting up a pillar in this valley reflects Absalom's desire for a lasting legacy, despite his lack of a male heir. The monument serves as a testament to Absalom's ambition and the tragic nature of his rebellion against his father, King David.

The references to King's Dale in these scriptures illustrate its role as a site of both historical events and personal memorials. The valley's proximity to Jerusalem and its use as a meeting place for significant biblical figures emphasize its importance in the narrative of Israel's history.Genesis 14:17
And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.
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2 Samuel 18:18
Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called to this day, Absalom's place.
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