Ebronah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Ebronah is a biblical place name recorded in the wilderness itinerary of the Israelites during the Exodus period.
What is the meaning of Ebronah in the Bible?
Ebronah is a variant spelling of Abronah found in Numbers 33:34 and 35, likely resulting from scribal variation or textual transmission errors.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Ebronah as a textual variant of Abronah aids in understanding the complexity of biblical manuscript traditions and the geographical details of the Israelite wilderness journey.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Ebronah 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 Ebronah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ebronah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Numbers 33:34
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
"Ebronah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ebronah/