Jeshanah
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Judean settlement identified with the biblical town of Jeshanah.
What is the meaning of Jeshanah in the Bible?
A town listed among the fortified cities captured by King Abijah from Jeroboam, potentially corresponding to the Isanas mentioned by the historian Josephus, and generally identified with the modern site of Ain Sinia located approximately 3.25 miles north of Bethel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Jeshanah helps readers visualize the territorial extent of the Kingdom of Judah during the reign of Abijah and understand the strategic military campaigns described in 2 Chronicles 13.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Jeshanah (located near modern Ain Sinia) 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 Jeshanah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jeshanah 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
"Jeshanah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jeshanah/