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Jebusi

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Jebusi was another name for the city of Jebus, identified in Scripture with Jerusalem. The term reflects the city’s former association with the Jebusites.

Definition

Jebusi is the name employed for the city of Jebus, identified in Scripture with Jerusalem. The term reflects the city’s earlier association with the Jebusites.

Biblical Usage

The name appears in the descriptions of Judah’s and Benjamin’s boundaries, where Jebus is identified with Jerusalem.

Historical Background

The name is derived from Jebus, the city associated with the Jebusites.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(from Jebus), the name employed for the city of Jebus. (Joshua 15:8; 18:16,28)
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