Meaning of the name: he that rejoices; he that overturns. Related names are: Holon,
Goshen,
Ahithophel (and others ...)
. The translations of Giloh in 10 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Gilo in Spanish to
Gilo in Swedish!
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages: (JOS 15:51)
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom. (2SA 15:12)