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This site holds historical and theological importance due to its association with the Israelites' wilderness wanderings and the later economic activities of the united monarchy under King Solomon.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>Ezion-Geber is first mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. In <a href="/numbers/33-35.htm">Numbers 33:35-36</a> , it is recorded as one of the stations where the Israelites camped: "They set out from Abronah and camped at Ezion-Geber. They set out from Ezion-Geber and camped at Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin."<br><br>The city gains further prominence during the reign of King Solomon. In <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26</a> , it is noted for its strategic maritime significance: "King Solomon also built a fleet of ships at Ezion-Geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea." This fleet was instrumental in Solomon's trade expeditions, particularly those to Ophir, which brought back gold and other valuable commodities, enhancing the wealth and splendor of Solomon's kingdom.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context</b><br><br>Ezion-Geber's location made it a pivotal maritime hub in the ancient Near East. Situated near the modern-day city of Aqaba in Jordan, it served as a gateway for trade routes extending to Africa, Arabia, and beyond. The port's strategic position allowed for the exchange of goods such as gold, silver, ivory, and exotic animals, contributing to the economic prosperity of Israel under Solomon's rule.<br><br>Archaeological evidence suggests that Ezion-Geber was a fortified city with facilities for shipbuilding and repair, underscoring its role as a center of commerce and naval power. The city's fortifications and infrastructure would have been essential for protecting the valuable trade goods and maintaining control over the region's maritime activities.<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, Ezion-Geber represents God's provision and guidance for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It also exemplifies the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, as seen in the prosperity and expansion of Solomon's kingdom. The city's mention in the biblical narrative highlights the interconnectedness of faith, obedience, and divine blessing.<br><br>Ezion-Geber's role in Solomon's trade endeavors also reflects the broader biblical theme of wisdom and stewardship. Solomon's ability to harness the resources and opportunities provided by God demonstrates the importance of wise leadership and the responsible management of God's gifts.<br><br><b>Later References</b><br><br>The port city is mentioned again during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. In <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48</a> , it is recorded that Jehoshaphat attempted to revive the maritime trade by building ships at Ezion-Geber, but the venture was unsuccessful: "Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because the ships were wrecked at Ezion-Geber."<br><br>This incident serves as a reminder of the limitations of human endeavors without divine favor and guidance. It underscores the biblical principle that success ultimately depends on God's blessing and the alignment of human plans with His will.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Ezion-Geber remains a testament to the historical and spiritual journey of the Israelites, as well as the economic and political achievements of the united monarchy. Its legacy continues to be a subject of interest for biblical scholars, archaeologists, and theologians seeking to understand the complex interplay of faith, history, and culture in the biblical narrative.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6100.htm"><span class="l">6100. Etsyon Geber -- a city on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba</span></a><br><b>...</b> a city on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba. Transliteration: Etsyon Geber Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ets-yone' gheh'ber) Short Definition: <b>Ezion</b>-geber. <b>...</b> <b>Ezion</b>-geber. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6100.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/edersheim/sketches_of_jewish_social_life/chapter_12_commerce.htm"><span class="l">Commerce</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For we know (1 Kings 9:26, etc.; 2 Chronicles 8:17, etc.) that King Solomon built<br> a navy at <b>Ezion</b>-geber, on the Red Sea, which port David had taken. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 12 commerce.htm</font><p><a href="/library/allen/autobiography_of_frank_g_allen_minister_of_the_gospel/iii_christ_the_water_of_life.htm"><span class="l">Christ the Water of Life.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> gone by those tracts of country in which the waters from Horeb could follow them,<br> till in the thirty-ninth year of the Exodus they came to <b>Ezion</b>-gaber (Numbers <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../iii christ the water of life.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_6_how_solomon_fortified.htm"><span class="l">How Solomon Fortified the City of Jerusalem, and Built Great <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 4. Moreover, the king built many ships in the Egyptian Bay of the Red Sea, in a<br> certain place called <b>Ezion</b>-geber: it is now called Berenice, and is not far <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 how solomon fortified.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/westminster_sermons/sermon_xviii_death.htm"><span class="l">Death.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> deserts. And he has talked with sailors from those ships; from Tarshish and<br> the far Atlantic, or from <b>Ezion</b>-geber and the Indian seas. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon xviii death.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_80_on_friendship_with.htm"><span class="l">On Friendship with the World</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He first lost his substance: "The ships" they sent out "were broken at <b>Ezion</b>-geber."<br> And when he was not content with this warning, as well as that of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 80 on friendship with.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sayce/early_israel_and_the_surrounding_nations/chapter_iii_the_nations_of.htm"><span class="l">The Nations of the South-East</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The spices of Arabia, the gold of Africa, were unshipped at Elath and <b>Ezion</b>-gaber,<br> and carried from thence on the backs of camels to the nations of the north. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter iii the nations of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/book_9_footnotes.htm"><span class="l">Book 9 Footnotes</span></a> <br><b>...</b> upon which Tarsus lay; so that he does not appear to have read the text, 1 Kings<br> 22:48, as our copies do, that ships of Tarshish could lie at <b>Ezion</b>-geber, upon <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 9 footnotes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_story_of_prophets_and_kings/chapter_4_results_of_transgression.htm"><span class="l">Results of Transgression</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The commercial advantages of an outlet at the head of the Red Sea were developed<br> by the construction of "a navy of ships in <b>Ezion</b>-geber, . . . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 4 results of transgression.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_7/chapter_ithe_assyrian_revival_and.htm"><span class="l">The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe assyrian revival and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iiithe_hebrews_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Bent. i.19-46. **** The itinerary given in Numbers 20:22-29, xxxi., xxxiii.37-49,<br> and repeated in Bent, ii., brings the Israelites as far as <b>Ezion</b>-geber, in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/ezion.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ezion</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Ezion</b> (7 Occurrences). Numbers 33:35 They traveled<br> from Abronah, and encamped in <b>Ezion</b> Geber. (WEB KJV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezion.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezion-geber.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ezion</b>-geber (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Ezion</b>-geber. Eziongeber, <b>Ezion</b>-geber. E'zion-Ge'ber . Easton's Bible Dictionary<br> The <b>...</b> there. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>EZION</b>-GEBER. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezion-geber.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezion-gaber.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ezion</b>-gaber (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Ezion</b>-gaber. Eziongaber, <b>Ezion</b>-gaber. Eziongeber . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Ezion</b>-gaber (2 Occurrences). Numbers 33 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezion-gaber.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eziongeber.htm"><span class="l">Eziongeber (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> end of the gulf flowed further into the country than now, as far as `Ain el-Ghudyan,<br> which is 10 miles up the dry bed of the Arabah, and that <b>Ezion</b>-geber may <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eziongeber.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/geber.htm"><span class="l">Geber (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Geber (9 Occurrences). Numbers 33:35 They traveled from<br> Abronah, and encamped in <b>Ezion</b> Geber. (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/geber.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/e'zion-ge'ber.htm"><span class="l">E'zion-Ge'ber (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br>E'zion-Ge'ber. <b>Ezion</b>-geber, E'zion-Ge'ber. Eznite . <b>...</b> E'zion-Ge'ber (6 Occurrences).<br> Numbers 33:35 They traveled from Abronah, and encamped in <b>Ezion</b> Geber. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/e'zion-ge'ber.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/elath.htm"><span class="l">Elath (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the Red Sea. It is first mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:8. It is also mentioned<br> along with <b>Ezion</b>-geber in 1 Kings 9:26. It was within <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elath.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/ophir.htm"><span class="l">Ophir (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the name of a land or city somewhere to the South or Southeast of Palestine for<br> which Solomon's ships along with Phoenician vessels set out from <b>Ezion</b>-geber at <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/ophir.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fleet.htm"><span class="l">Fleet (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Kings 9:26 And king Solomon made a fleet of ships in <b>Ezion</b>-Geber, which is beside<br> Eloth, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom. (DBY NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fleet.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eloth.htm"><span class="l">Eloth (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It is named along with <b>Ezion</b>-geber in the account of Israel's journey round the<br> land of Edom (Deuteronomy 2:8). It appears as Ailath, and Alion in the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eloth.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Edomites.html">Who were the Edomites? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Ezion (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/33-35.htm">Numbers 33:35</a></span><br />They traveled from Abronah, and encamped in <span class="boldtext">Ezion</span> Geber.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/33-36.htm">Numbers 33:36</a></span><br />They traveled from <span class="boldtext">Ezion</span> Geber, and encamped in the wilderness of Zin (the same is Kadesh).<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-8.htm">Deuteronomy 2:8</a></span><br />So we passed by from our brothers the children of Esau, who dwell in Seir, from the way of the Arabah from Elath and from <span class="boldtext">Ezion</span> Geber. We turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26</a></span><br />King Solomon made a navy of ships in <span class="boldtext">Ezion</span> Geber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they didn't go; for the ships were broken at <span class="boldtext">Ezion</span> Geber. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">2 Chronicles 8:17</a></span><br />Then went Solomon to <span class="boldtext">Ezion</span> Geber, and to Eloth, on the seashore in the land of Edom.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-36.htm">2 Chronicles 20:36</a></span><br />and he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish; and they made the ships in <span class="boldtext">Ezion</span> Geber. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/ezion.htm">Ezion</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezion.htm">Ezion (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezion-geber.htm">Ezion-geber (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ebronah.htm">Ebronah (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezion-gaber.htm">Ezion-gaber (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eziongeber.htm">Eziongeber (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pitched.htm">Pitched (101 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/removed.htm">Removed (294 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/ezias.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ezias"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ezias" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/ezion_geber.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ezion Geber"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ezion Geber" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>