Why is the name “Galil” mentioned in the story of Solomon’s handing over the cities to Hiram? Why does the Bible state that the name of the place is “Kavul” to this day? Is it because there really is an Arab village called Kavul to this day, near an archaeological mound dating back to the days of Solomon?
These questions will lead us to the central message of the Galil: The “Galil” expresses the avoidance of inhabiting the land. Therefore it is important to preserve the negative name “Kavul”, and emphasize giving away the Galil, by Solomon.
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