Esebon
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient urban center in Transjordan, identified with the modern site of Hesban.
What is the meaning of Esebon in the Bible?
Esebon is a city mentioned in Judith 5:15 as the chief city of the Ammonites, identified with the biblical Heshbon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Esebon's location clarifies the geopolitical landscape of the Ammonite kingdom and the territorial extent of ancient Transjordanian powers.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Esebon (located near modern Hesban, Jordan) 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 Esebon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Esebon 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
"Esebon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/esebon/