Ecanus
LocationsGeographical Setting
Ecanus is a biblical place name appearing in the Book of Joshua, identified in modern scholarship as the site of Tell el-Ful, the ancient capital of the tribe of Benjamin.
What is the meaning of Ecanus in the Bible?
The Revised Version (British and American) uses ETHANUS instead, which see.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Ecanus with Tell el-Ful helps readers locate the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Benjamin and understand the strategic military movements described in the conquest narratives.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Ecanus 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 Ecanus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ecanus 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
"Ecanus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ecanus/