Debir
Debir was the Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Joshua but was defeated.
The name Debir means “an orator; a word”
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Summary
A king of the Amorites living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Joshua 10:3; only referred to as Debir (דְּבִיר).
Alternative names
- דְּבִירDebir
Mentions
- Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying,