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Jabneel

Jabneel (Jabneh), a town on the border of Judah, later fortified by Uzziah.

The name Jabneel means “building of God”

PlaceOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A location first mentioned at Joshua 15:11; referred to as Jabneel (יַבְנְאֵל) or Jabneh (יַבְנֶה).

Location

Identified as
Yibna
Certainty
Likely (78% of scholarship) · 1 other possible location
Coordinates
31.866° N, 34.746° E
Jabneel
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Glossary entries

Jabneh Jabneel

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Joshua 15:11יַבְנְאֵל · Jabneel
    Then it went out to the northern slope of Ekron, curved toward Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went on to Jabneel, and ended at the Sea.
  2. 2 Chronicles 26:6יַבְנֶה · Jabneh
    Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.