Jibsam
LocationsGeographical Setting
Jibsam is an ancient settlement identified in biblical texts as a colony established by the Assyrian empire.
What is the meaning of Jibsam in the Bible?
Jibsam is a location cited in 2 Kings 17:30 as one of the sites where the Assyrian empire resettled populations from Babylon and other conquered territories.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Jibsam helps clarify the historical context of the Assyrian deportation policies described in the Hebrew Bible, illustrating how foreign cults were introduced into the region alongside displaced peoples.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Jibsam 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 Jibsam in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jibsam clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
2 Kings 17:30
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
"Jibsam." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jibsam/