Nobah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Nobah denotes two distinct biblical sites associated with the tribe of Manasseh and the conquest of Transjordan.
What is the meaning of Nobah in the Bible?
Nobah identifies two locations: Kenath, a city captured by Nobah the Manassite and renamed in his honor, and a second site possibly linked to Gideon's pursuit of the Midianites, the precise location of which remains unidentified.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding these locations clarifies the territorial expansion of the tribe of Manasseh and the specific geography of the Transjordanian campaigns described in the Book of Numbers and Judges.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Nobah 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 Nobah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nobah clarify?
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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
"Nobah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nobah/