Old Testament
Maon
A city in the hill country of Judah, historically significant as the site of David's encounter with Nabal.
Maon is identified as a city in the tribal inheritance of Judah, located near the wilderness where David fled from Saul. It is most notable as the home of the wealthy Nabal, whose refusal to provide for David and his men led to a confrontation mediated by Abigail. The name also appears in genealogical records as a descendant of Caleb, linking the city to the broader history of the tribe of Judah.
In the text
- Verses
- 6
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- Joshua 15:55
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 2:45
Where Maon appears
6 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
- Caleb37 versesA faithful leader of the tribe of Judah who trusted God to give Israel the Promised Land.
- Phinehas22 versesA zealous priest and grandson of Aaron known for his decisive action to stop a plague in Israel.
- Kenaz14 versesA descendant of Esau and a prominent leader among the clans of Edom and the tribe of Judah.
- Debir12 versesAn Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Gibeon and Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
- Eglon12 versesA king of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years before being assassinated by Ehud.
- Shiloh37 versesA significant religious center in Ephraim that housed the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant for centuries.
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