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Kijoun, Israelite Idol

Kijoun is the name of an idol worshipped by the Israelites in the desert, mentioned by the prophet Amos in the Hebrew Bible (Amos 5:26). It is believed that Kijoun represents the sun or a sun god. The worship of Kijoun is seen as an example of idolatry and straying from the worship of the … Read more