Meconah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Meconah is an unidentified settlement in the Shephelah region of Judah, listed among the towns repopulated by Judean exiles returning from Babylon.
What is the meaning of Meconah in the Bible?
A town in the neighborhood of Ziklag, named only in Nehemiah 11:28, as reoccupied by the men of Judah after the Captivity. It is not identified.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Meconah in Nehemiah 11:28 provides specific evidence of the administrative reorganization and demographic resettlement efforts undertaken by the Judean community upon their return from Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Meconah 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 Meconah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Meconah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 11:28
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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
"Meconah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/meconah/