Strong's Lexicon Cheshbon: Heshbon Original Word: חֶשְׁבּוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁב (chashab), meaning "to think, account, or calculate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Heshbon in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: Heshbon is primarily known as the name of an ancient city located east of the Jordan River. It was originally a Moabite city before being conquered by the Amorite king Sihon. Later, it became part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Reuben and then to the tribe of Gad. The name "Heshbon" is often associated with strategic planning or calculation, reflecting its significance as a city of importance and influence. Cultural and Historical Background: Heshbon was a significant city in the ancient Near East, serving as the capital of King Sihon of the Amorites. Its strategic location made it a key site for trade and military endeavors. After the Israelites defeated Sihon, Heshbon became part of their territory. The city is mentioned in various ancient texts and was known for its pools and vineyards, indicating its prosperity and agricultural significance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chashab Definition a place E. of the Jordan NASB Translation Heshbon (38). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. חֶשְׁבּוֺן proper name, of a location of the city of Sihon king of the Amorites Numbers 21:26,27,28,30,34; Numbers 32:3 (all E); Deuteronomy 1:4; Deuteronomy 2:24,26,30; Deuteronomy 3:2,6; Deuteronomy 4:46; Deuteronomy 29:6; Joshua 9:10; Joshua 12:2,5; Joshua 13:10,21,27 (all D) Judges 11:19; Jeremiah 48:45; Nehemiah 9:22; captured by Israel who dwelt in it Numbers 21:25 (E) Judges 11:26; rebuilt by Reuben Numbers 32:37 (E), given to Reuben at the division of the land Joshua 13:17 (P); on the border of Gad, Joshua 13:26 (P), it subsequently fell to Gad and was assigned to Levites out of that tribe Joshua 21:39 (P) 1 Chronicles 6:66; the Moabites gained possession of it Isaiah 15:4; Isaiah 16:8,9 and subsequently the Ammonites Jeremiah 48:2,34,45; Jeremiah 49:3; it was celebrated for its fish ponds Cant 7:5. — Modern „usbân, SeetzenReisen i. 407 RobBR i. 551 BDPal 191 SurveyEP 8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Heshbon The same as cheshbown; Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan -- Heshbon. see HEBREW cheshbown Forms and Transliterations בְּחֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן בְּחֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן בְּחֶשְׁבּ֗וֹן בְּחֶשְׁבּ֨וֹן בְּחֶשְׁבּֽוֹן׃ בחשבון בחשבון׃ וְחֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן וּמֵחֶשְׁבּ֛וֹן וחשבון ומחשבון חֶ֠שְׁבּוֹן חֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן חֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן חֶשְׁבּ֛וֹן חֶשְׁבּ֜וֹן חֶשְׁבּ֥וֹן חֶשְׁבּ֧וֹן חֶשְׁבּ֨וֹן חֶשְׁבּֽוֹן׃ חֶשְׁבּוֹן֙ חשבון חשבון׃ מֵֽחֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן מֵחֶשְׁבּ֗וֹן מחשבון bə·ḥeš·bō·wn becheshBon bəḥešbōwn cheshBon ḥeš·bō·wn ḥešbōwn mê·ḥeš·bō·wn mecheshBon mêḥešbōwn ū·mê·ḥeš·bō·wn umecheshBon ūmêḥešbōwn vecheshBon wə·ḥeš·bō·wn wəḥešbōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 21:25 HEB: עָרֵ֣י הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י בְּחֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן וּבְכָל־ בְּנֹתֶֽיהָ׃ NAS: of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all KJV: of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the villages INT: the cities of the Amorites Heshbon all her villages Numbers 21:26 Numbers 21:27 Numbers 21:28 Numbers 21:30 Numbers 21:34 Numbers 32:3 Numbers 32:37 Deuteronomy 1:4 Deuteronomy 2:24 Deuteronomy 2:26 Deuteronomy 2:30 Deuteronomy 3:2 Deuteronomy 3:6 Deuteronomy 4:46 Deuteronomy 29:7 Joshua 9:10 Joshua 12:2 Joshua 12:5 Joshua 13:10 Joshua 13:17 Joshua 13:21 Joshua 13:26 Joshua 13:27 Joshua 21:39 38 Occurrences |
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