Strong’s H2809

חֶשְׁבּוֹן

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Cheshbown

Pronunciation

kesh-BOHN

Definition

Heshbon

Meaning

Cheshbon

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.

Bible references

Numbers 21:25;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