Strong’s H6138
עֶקְרוֹן
Part of speech
Proper Name Location
Transliteration
`Eqrown
Pronunciation
ehk-RONE
Definition
Ekron
Meaning
Ekron
Usage
Ekron is one of the five principal cities of the Philistines, often mentioned in the context of Israel's interactions and conflicts with the Philistines. It is depicted as a significant urban center and a stronghold of Philistine power.
Bible references
Joshua 13:3;Joshua 15:11;Joshua 15:45;Joshua 15:46;Joshua 19:43;Judges 1:18;1 Samuel 5:10;1 Samuel 5:10;1 Samuel 6:16;1 Samuel 6:17;1 Samuel 7:14;1 Samuel 17:52;1 Samuel 17:52;2 Kings 1:2;2 Kings 1:3;2 Kings 1:6;2 Kings 1:16;Jeremiah 25:20;Amos 1:8;Zephaniah 2:4;Zechariah 9:5;Zechariah 9:7