Who or what is Eglaim in the Bible?

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Eglaim

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Geographical Setting

Eglaim denotes a pair of reservoirs or ponds referenced in the Hebrew Bible, specifically within the prophetic texts of Isaiah and Ezekiel.

What is the meaning of Eglaim in the Bible?

Eglaim refers to several locations mentioned in the Bible, including a city in the territory of Judah (Joshua 15:44) and a place mentioned in the prophecies of Isaiah (Isaiah 34:13) and Ezekiel (Ezekiel 30:16), often associated with the judgment of Edom or Egypt.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying these water sources helps historians reconstruct the geography of ancient trade routes and military movements in the Transjordan region, providing context for the prophetic imagery of dried-up waters used to symbolize divine judgment and desolation.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Eglaim 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 Eglaim in this passage?
What cultural or historical assumption does Eglaim clarify?

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Joshua 15:44Isaiah 34:13Ezekiel 30:16

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

          "Eglaim." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/eglaim/
        

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