Ezion-Geber
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient port city located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, serving as a key maritime hub for the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
What is the meaning of Ezion-Geber in the Bible?
Ezion-geber was a strategic port situated near the modern spring of Ain el-Ghudyan, approximately 15 miles north of the current head of the Gulf of Aqaba, positioned on the ancient shoreline of the Red Sea.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Ezion-geber clarifies the logistical capabilities of King Solomon and King Jehoshaphat, demonstrating how their access to this specific coastal infrastructure enabled the naval expeditions and trade networks described in the biblical narratives.
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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.