Chephar-Haamoni
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Chephar-haamoni is an ancient settlement mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, identified as one of the cities rebuilt by the returning exiles under Zerubbabel and Jeshua.
What is the meaning of Chephar-Haamoni in the Bible?
Chephar-haamoni is a place name found in Ezra 2:25 and Nehemiah 7:30, listed among the towns inhabited by the Israelite community returning from Babylonian exile.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers visualize the geographic scope of the post-exilic restoration and understand the specific communities that re-established Jewish life in Judah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Chephar-Haamoni 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 Chephar-Haamoni in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Chephar-Haamoni clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:25Nehemiah 7:30
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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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Chephar-Haamoni." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/chepharhaamoni/