Lebaoth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Lebaoth is an ancient settlement in the southern region of Judah, identified in biblical texts as part of the tribal allotments.
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An unidentified city in the South of the territory of Judah, mentioned in Jos 15:32 and Jos 19:6.
What is the meaning of Lebaoth in the Bible?
An unidentified city in the South of the territory of Judah, mentioned in Jos 15:32 and Jos 19:6.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its inclusion in the biblical account of Joshua's conquests helps readers understand the specific territorial boundaries and settlement patterns attributed to the tribes of Judah and Simeon.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.