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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: Jabok</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/jabok.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><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/joshua/12-2.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/j/jabok.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> > Jabok</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/naves/j/jabneh--a_philistine_city.htm" title="Jabneh: A Philistine City">◄</a> Jabok <a href="/topical/j/jacan.htm" title="Jacan">►</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>Definition and Etymology:</b> <br>The name "Jabok" (Hebrew: יַבֹּק, Yabboq) is believed to mean "pouring out" or "emptying." It is a significant river mentioned in the Old Testament, serving as a geographical and historical landmark in biblical narratives.<br><br><b>Geographical Location:</b> <br>The Jabok River, known today as the Zarqa River, is located in the modern-day country of Jordan. It is a tributary of the Jordan River, flowing westward from its source in the mountains of Gilead and eventually joining the Jordan River. The river's course creates a natural boundary between the regions of Gilead to the north and Ammon to the south.<br><br><b>Biblical Significance:</b> <br>The Jabok River holds considerable importance in biblical history, particularly in the narratives of the Patriarchs and the Israelites.<br><br>1. <b>Jacob's Encounter with God:</b> <br> The most notable event associated with the Jabok River is Jacob's encounter with God. In <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22-32</a>, Jacob crosses the Jabok with his family and possessions. It is here, at the ford of the Jabok, that Jacob wrestles with a mysterious man until daybreak. This encounter results in Jacob's name being changed to Israel, meaning "he struggles with God." The passage reads: "So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak" (<a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24</a>). This event is pivotal, symbolizing Jacob's transformation and the establishment of his covenant relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b>Territorial Boundary:</b> <br> The Jabok River served as a boundary marker in the territorial divisions among the tribes of Israel. In <a href="/deuteronomy/3-16.htm">Deuteronomy 3:16</a>, the river is mentioned as the border between the lands given to the tribes of Reuben and Gad and the territory of the Ammonites: "To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land extending from Gilead to the Valley of the Arnon, with the middle of the valley as a border, and up to the Jabbok River, the border of the Ammonites" (<a href="/deuteronomy/3-16.htm">Deuteronomy 3:16</a>).<br><br>3. <b>Military Campaigns:</b> <br> The Jabok River is also referenced in the context of military campaigns. In <a href="/bsb/judges/11.htm">Judges 11</a>, Jephthah, a judge of Israel, recounts the history of Israel's journey and conflicts with the Ammonites, highlighting the Jabok as a significant geographical feature in the narrative of Israel's conquest and settlement in the Promised Land.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Insights:</b> <br>The Jabok River is more than a geographical feature; it is a site of profound spiritual significance. Jacob's wrestling at the Jabok symbolizes the struggles and transformations that believers may experience in their walk with God. It serves as a reminder of the personal encounters with the divine that can lead to a deeper understanding of one's identity and purpose in God's plan.<br><br>The Jabok River, as a boundary marker, also reflects the themes of divine providence and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the land. It underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness in the life of the covenant community.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>The Jabok River, with its rich historical and spiritual associations, continues to be a symbol of transformation, boundary, and divine encounter in the biblical narrative.<a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Jabok (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/12-2.htm">Joshua 12:2</a></span><br />Sihon, king of the Amorite, who is dwelling in Heshbon, ruling from Aroer which 'is' on the border of the brook Arnon, and the middle of the brook, and half of Gilead, and unto <span class="boldtext">Jabok</span> the brook, the border of the Bene-Ammon;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/j/jabok.htm"><span class="l"><b>Jabok</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Jabok</b> (1 Occurrence). Joshua 12:2 Sihon, king of<br> the Amorite, who is dwelling in Heshbon, ruling from Aroer <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jabok.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jabneh.htm"><span class="l">Jabneh (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jabneh.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jacan.htm"><span class="l">Jacan (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jacan.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bene-ammon.htm"><span class="l">Bene-ammon (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> is dwelling in Heshbon, ruling from Aroer which 'is' on the border of the brook<br> Arnon, and the middle of the brook, and half of Gilead, and unto <b>Jabok</b> the brook <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bene-ammon.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/brook.htm"><span class="l">Brook (75 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> is dwelling in Heshbon, ruling from Aroer which 'is' on the border of the brook<br> Arnon, and the middle of the brook, and half of Gilead, and unto <b>Jabok</b> the brook <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/brook.htm - 45k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><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="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/jabok.htm">Jabok</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zi'a.htm">Zi'a (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zia.htm">Zia (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jo'rai.htm">Jo'rai (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jabok.htm">Jabok (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jorai.htm">Jorai (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jachan.htm">Jachan (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eber.htm">Eber (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/meshul'lam.htm">Meshul'lam (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/meshullam.htm">Meshullam (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/michael.htm">Michael (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kinsmen.htm">Kinsmen (74 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sheba.htm">Sheba (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/households.htm">Households (117 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jabneh--a_philistine_city.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jabneh: A Philistine City"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jabneh: A Philistine City" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/j/jacan.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jacan"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jacan" /></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>