Labana
LocationsGeographical Setting
Labana is an ancient settlement identified in biblical texts as a community of returning exiles.
What is the meaning of Labana in the Bible?
Labana is a place mentioned in 1 Esdras 5:29, also referred to as Lebanah in Ezra 2:45.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Labana helps readers understand the specific geographic distribution of Jewish communities that resettled in Judah following the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Labana 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 Labana in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Labana clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:45
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
"Labana." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/labana/