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Meaning and etymology of the Hebrew name Gihon
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Gihon 
There are two Gihons mentioned in the Bible. The first Gihon is Eden's river number two (the others are Pishon, Haddakel and Parat). Of this river it is said that it flows around the whole land of Cush.
The second Gihon mentioned in the Bible is a place near Jerusalem where Solomon is anointed king (1 Kings 34). Apparently this Gihon is some kind of waterway, as king Hezekiah reroutes its course (2 Chronicles 32:30).
The name Gihon is derived from the verb  (giah) meaning to burst forth. This verb is used to describe a vivaciously flowing river (Job 40:23) but also quite frequently a child from the womb (Job 38:8, Psalm 22:10). As such the name Gihon may be kindred to the name Gaham.
HAW Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament calls the river the Gusher, or Bubbler, although 'Bubbler' seems a bit too tame. Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names reads Great Breaking Forth (Of Waters), but that seems a bit over the top. NOBS Study Bible Name List reads Bursting Forth.
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