Azmon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Azmon was a boundary marker located in the Negev region, identified with the modern site of Ain el-Qaseimeh northwest of Kadesh Barnea.
What is the meaning of Azmon in the Bible?
Azmon is a location on the Southwest border of Israel, identified with Ain el-Qaseimeh, Northwest of Kadesh Barnea. It is mentioned in Numbers 34:4-5 and Joshua 15:4.
SIGNIFICANCE
The significance of Azmon lies in its geographical importance as a boundary marker for the territory of Israel.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Azmon (located near modern Ain el-Qaseimeh) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Azmon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Azmon clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Numbers 34:4-5Joshua 15:4
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Azmon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/azmon/