Tubias
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the region of Gilead, historically associated with the territory of Tob.
What is the meaning of Tubias in the Bible?
Tubias is not a location, but a personal name appearing in the Bible (e.g., in Nehemiah 3:2) and the Apocrypha (the Book of Tobit). The description provided mistakenly attributes the characteristics of the land of Tob to a person's name.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Tubas clarifies the military campaigns described in 1 Samuel 11 and 2 Samuel 11, providing context for the political tensions between Israel and Ammon during the early monarchy.
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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.