Arnon
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Arnon is a seasonal river and deep wadi in southern Jordan that served as a natural political boundary in the ancient Near East.
What is the meaning of Arnon in the Bible?
The Arnon is a seasonal river and deep wadi in southern Jordan that served as a natural political boundary in the ancient Near East, marking the southern limit of the territory allocated to the tribe of Reuben and separating it from Moab.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Arnon helps readers visualize the precise territorial extent of the Israelite conquests and understand the geopolitical tensions described in the biblical narratives regarding the borders of Moab and Ammon.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.