Kamon
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in Gilead identified as the burial place of the judge Jair.
What is the meaning of Kamon in the Bible?
The site of Jair's burial, identified with the ruins at Umm el-Amr, located approximately 6 miles south-southeast of Umm Qeis in the region of Gilead.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers visualize the territorial extent of Jair's judgeship and the geographical context of the tribal allocations in Transjordan.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Kamon (located near modern Umm el-Amr, 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 Kamon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kamon 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
"Kamon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kamon/