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Where is King's_Valley in the Bible?

King's Valley, also known as the Valley of the King, was located near Salem, the ancient name for Jerusalem, in the region of Canaan. This valley holds significance in biblical history as the site where the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek met Abraham after his victory over the kings in Genesis 14:17, an encounter marked by the blessing of bread and wine. The valley is also notable as the place where Absalom, the rebellious son of King David, erected a pillar to commemorate himself, as recorded in 2 Samuel 18:18. These two events, separated by centuries, give King's Valley theological importance in the Old Testament narrative, connecting it to both the priestly blessing tradition and the conflicts within Israel's royal lineage.