Lexical Summary Abronah: Abronah Original Word: עֶבְרֹנָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ebronah Feminine of Ebron; Ebronah, place in the Desert -- Ebronah. see HEBREW Ebron NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abar Definition a place in the desert NASB Translation Abronah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַבְרֹנָה proper name, of a location a station of Israelites in wilderness, one march from Ezion-geber, on Gulf of Akaba Numbers 33:34,35 (P); ᵐ5 (Σ)εβρωνα. Topical Lexicon Identification and Location Ebronah is listed as one of the stations encamped by the Israelites during their wilderness journey from Egypt toward the promised land of Canaan. The itinerary preserved in Numbers 33 situates Ebronah between the wilderness of Zin and Ezion-Geber, in proximity to the Gulf of Aqaba at the northern edge of the Red Sea. Archaeological propositions have suggested locations on both the eastern and western shores of the gulf, but the precise site remains uncertain. The name, however translated, implies a ford or passage—fitting for a locale near water that served as a staging point for the covenant people. Biblical Context Numbers 33:34–35 records, “They set out from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah. They set out from Abronah and camped at Ezion-Geber”. These verses form part of the inspired travel log Moses received from the LORD (Numbers 33:2). Each campsite marks divine guidance and provision, and Ebronah stands as one link in that divinely ordered chain. Historical Significance 1. Marker of Progress: Positioned late in the wilderness itinerary, Ebronah represents the approach of Israel to the edge of Edomite territory and the final preparations for entry into Canaan. Theological Emphases • Divine Guidance: Each station, including Ebronah, was appointed by the LORD (Numbers 9:17-23), reinforcing the theme that believers are led step by step according to God’s timing. Lessons for Ministry Today 1. Faithful Record-Keeping: The inclusion of Ebronah challenges leaders to preserve testimonies of God’s faithfulness, knowing that small details can edify future generations. Related Biblical Themes • The Journeys of Israel: Exodus 12:37; Numbers 33; Deuteronomy 1. Forms and Transliterations בְּעַבְרֹנָֽה׃ בעברנה׃ מֵֽעַבְרֹנָ֑ה מעברנה bə‘aḇrōnāh bə·‘aḇ·rō·nāh beavroNah mê‘aḇrōnāh mê·‘aḇ·rō·nāh meavroNahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 33:34 HEB: מִיָּטְבָ֑תָה וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ בְּעַבְרֹנָֽה׃ NAS: from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah. KJV: and encamped at Ebronah. INT: Jotbathah and camped Abronah Numbers 33:35 2 Occurrences |