Gob
LocationsGeographical Setting
Gob is an ancient site identified in biblical texts as the location of significant military engagements between the forces of King David and the Philistine city-states.
What is the meaning of Gob in the Bible?
Gob is a location cited in 2 Samuel 21:18 and 1 Chronicles 20:4 as the setting for battles between David's army and Philistine warriors, specifically involving the defeat of Goliath's relatives.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Gob helps clarify the geographical context of David's campaigns, illustrating the ongoing territorial conflicts between the emerging Israelite monarchy and the established Philistine powers during the United Monarchy period.
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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.