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Eglon (2)

Locations
Modern Location Tell el-Hesi or Khirbet el-Qom (identification uncertain)
Coordinates 31.6167, 34.7833

Geographical Setting

An ancient Canaanite city-state situated in the Shephelah region of Judah, identified with the site defeated by Joshua in the biblical narrative.

What is the meaning of Eglon (2) in the Bible?

A Canaanite city-state in the Shephelah of Judah whose ruler allied with Adonizedek of Jerusalem against the Gibeonite confederacy, resulting in a military campaign led by Joshua that resulted in the city's capture and destruction.

SIGNIFICANCE

Understanding the geographical position of Eglon clarifies the strategic military movements described in Joshua 10, illustrating how the coalition of southern kings attempted to contain the Gibeonite treaty with Israel before being decisively defeated.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Eglon (2) (located near modern Tell el-Hesi or Khirbet el-Qom (identification uncertain)) 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 Eglon (2) in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Eglon (2) clarify?

Related Topics

KibzaimShechemChambers In The SouthAchorThelasarPisgah

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

"Eglon (2)." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/eglon-2/
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