Who or what is Rakkon in the Bible?

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Rakkon

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Geographical Setting

Rakkon is an ancient Canaanite city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Benjamin.

What is the meaning of Rakkon in the Bible?

Rakkon is a location listed in Joshua 18:23 as one of the cities belonging to the tribe of Benjamin; it is distinct from the city of Jericho and its precise identification with modern sites remains uncertain due to limited archaeological evidence.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying Rakkon helps clarify the specific territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Benjamin in the biblical narrative, providing context for the settlement patterns of the Israelite tribes in the central hill country.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Rakkon 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 Rakkon in this passage?
What cultural or historical assumption does Rakkon clarify?

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Joshua 18:23

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

          "Rakkon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/rakkon/
        

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