Eben-Ezer
LocationsGeographical Setting
Eben-ezer is an ancient site in the Judean foothills associated with a significant military engagement between the Israelites and the Philistines during the period of the Judges.
What is the meaning of Eben-Ezer in the Bible?
Eben-ezer was the location of a battle in which the Israelites suffered a defeat by the Philistines, resulting in the capture of the Ark of the Covenant. Its precise geographical identification remains uncertain, though it is traditionally placed in the region between Jerusalem and Ascalon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the location of Eben-ezer provides historical context for the narrative of the Ark's capture, illustrating the geopolitical tensions and military vulnerabilities faced by the Israelite tribes during the era of the Judges.
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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.