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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Eziongaber</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/eziongaber.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/numbers/33-35.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/eziongaber.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Eziongaber</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/ezion_geber.htm" title="Ezion Geber">◄</a> Eziongaber <a href="/topical/e/ezion-gaber.htm" title="Ezion-gaber">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Eziongeber</b> (also spelled Ezion-geber) is a significant location mentioned in the Bible, primarily in the context of Israel's wilderness wanderings and the reign of King Solomon. The name "Eziongeber" is thought to mean "backbone of a man" or "giant's backbone," possibly referring to a geological feature or the shape of the harbor.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b>Wilderness Wanderings:</b><br> · Eziongeber is first mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. 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>2. <b>Solomon's Reign:</b><br> · During the reign of King Solomon, Eziongeber became a significant port city. It was located near Elath on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom. Solomon utilized this port for maritime trade and expeditions. In <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26</a> , it is written: "King Solomon also built ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom."<br> · The port was a hub for Solomon's fleet, which sailed to Ophir to bring back gold and other valuable goods. This is further detailed in <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a> : "For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet. Once every three years, the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks."<br><br>3. <b>Jehoshaphat's Fleet:</b><br> · Later, during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah, Eziongeber was again used as a port for a fleet intended to sail to Ophir. However, this venture was unsuccessful. In <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48</a> , it is noted: "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><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b><br><br>Eziongeber is believed to have been located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, part of the Red Sea. Its strategic position made it an ideal location for trade and naval expeditions. The exact site of ancient Eziongeber is debated among scholars, with some identifying it with the modern site of Tell el-Kheleifeh, near the present-day city of Aqaba in Jordan.<br><br><b>Significance:</b><br><br>Eziongeber's significance in the biblical narrative lies in its role as a center for trade and commerce during the united monarchy of Israel. It highlights the economic prosperity and international connections of Israel under Solomon's rule. The port's mention in the context of Jehoshaphat's reign also underscores the challenges and limitations faced by later kings in maintaining the maritime prowess established by Solomon.<br><br>Eziongeber serves as a testament to the historical and geographical realities of the biblical world, illustrating the intersection of faith, politics, and commerce in ancient Israel.<a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Eziongaber (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/33-35.htm">Numbers 33:35</a></span><br />And they departed from Ebronah, and encamped at <span class="boldtext">Eziongaber</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/33-36.htm">Numbers 33:36</a></span><br />And they removed from <span class="boldtext">Eziongaber</span>, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</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">Eziongaber</span>. <br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/eziongaber.htm"><span class="l"><b>Eziongaber</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Eziongaber</b> (3 Occurrences). Numbers 33:35 And they<br> departed from Ebronah, and encamped at <b>Eziongaber</b>. (KJV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eziongaber.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezion.htm"><span class="l">Ezion (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezion.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezion-geber.htm"><span class="l">Ezion-geber (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> EZION-GEBER. e-zi-on-ge'-ber ('etsyon gebher; Gasion Gaber): Always mentioned along<br> with Elath ("<b>Eziongaber</b>," Numbers 33:35 the King James Version). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezion-geber.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ebronah.htm"><span class="l">Ebronah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jotbathah, and encamped at Ebronah. (KJV WBS YLT). Numbers 33:35 And they departed<br> from Ebronah, and encamped at <b>Eziongaber</b>. (KJV WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ebronah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezion-gaber.htm"><span class="l">Ezion-gaber (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Ezion-gaber. <b>Eziongaber</b>, Ezion-gaber. Eziongeber . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (WBS YLT). <b>Eziongaber</b>, Ezion-gaber. Eziongeber . Reference Bible. <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> EZION-GEBER. e-zi-on-ge'-ber ('etsyon gebher; Gasion Gaber): Always mentioned along<br> with Elath ("<b>Eziongaber</b>," Numbers 33:35 the King James Version). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eziongeber.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pitched.htm"><span class="l">Pitched (101 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> geber. (See JPS). Numbers 33:36 And they removed from <b>Eziongaber</b>, and pitched<br> in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh. (KJV JPS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pitched.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/removed.htm"><span class="l">Removed (294 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> geber. (DBY). Numbers 33:36 And they removed from <b>Eziongaber</b>, and pitched<br> in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh. 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