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Ebronah

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Ebronah, also called Abronah, was one of the Israelites’ wilderness encampments. It was situated near Ezion-geber and immediately preceded that station in the recorded journey.

Definition

Ebronah, also called Abronah, was one of the encampments of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It was a stopping place immediately before Ezion-geber.

Biblical Usage

Ebronah appears in the itinerary of Israel’s wilderness stations recorded in Numbers.

Historical Background

The station was situated near Ezion-geber. The sources provide no certain further identification of the site.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Passage, one of the stations of the Israelites in their wanderings (Num. 33:34, 35). It was near Ezion-geber.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(passage), one of the halting-places of the Israelites in the desert, immediately preceding Ezion-geber. (Numbers 33:34,35)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-bro'-na:</p><p>In the King James Version (Nu 33:34,35)</p><p>for ABRONAH, which see.</p>
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