Micron
LocationsGeographical Setting
Migron is an ancient settlement in the highlands of Benjamin, identified with the modern site of el-Mikhwata.
What is the meaning of Micron in the Bible?
Migron denotes two distinct sites in biblical geography: one located near Gibeah where Saul and his forces encamped against the Philistines (1 Samuel 13:2, 17:52), and another situated on the Assyrian invasion route between Aiath and Michmash (Isaiah 10:28).
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Migron clarifies the strategic military positioning of Saul's army and illustrates the specific topographical path taken by the Assyrian army, providing concrete geographical context for the narrative flow and prophetic imagery in the biblical text.
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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.