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Neballat

Locations
Modern Location Nebi Samwil (identified with ancient Nob) or Nebala (identified with biblical Neballat)
Coordinates 31.8056, 35.2250

Geographical Setting

Neballat was a settlement in the territory of Benjamin, mentioned in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37 as inhabited by returning exiles.

What is the meaning of Neballat in the Bible?

A town in the territory of Benjamin, listed among the settlements of returning exiles in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37. It is traditionally identified with the modern site of Nebi Samwil or potentially Nebala, located near Lydda.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying Neballat helps readers understand the specific geographic distribution of the tribal territories restored to the Benjamites following the Babylonian exile, illustrating the re-establishment of community structures in the post-exilic period.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Neballat (located near modern Nebi Samwil (identified with ancient Nob) or Nebala (identified with biblical Neballat)) 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 Neballat in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Neballat clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned: Ezra 2:33Nehemiah 7:37

Related Topics

Giants, Valley Of TheHebronSea Of GalileeBechorathTiberias, Sea OfSephar

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

"Neballat." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/neballat/
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