Bor-Ashan
LocationsGeographical Setting
A textual variant found in 1 Samuel 30:30, where the Masoretic Text reads 'Bor-ashan' instead of the likely original 'Ashan'.
What is the meaning of Bor-Ashan in the Bible?
A correction of the Massoretic Text in 1Sa 30:30, possibly referring to ASHAN.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this textual variant clarifies the geographical distribution of the Amalekite plunder and the administrative division of the recovered goods among David's followers.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Bor-Ashan 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 Bor-Ashan in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Bor-Ashan clarify?
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
"Bor-Ashan." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/borashan/