Punon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Punon was an ancient settlement in the wilderness of Edom, identified with the biblical site of Phinon where the Israelites encamped during their desert wanderings.
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A desert encampment of the Israelites, situated after their departure from Mount Hor, where copper mining activities are historically attested.
What is the meaning of Punon in the Bible?
A desert encampment of the Israelites, situated after their departure from Mount Hor, where copper mining activities are historically attested.
SIGNIFICANCE
The identification of Punon with the Phinon recorded in Eusebius' Onomasticon helps readers locate the specific geographical setting of the Israelites' journey through the Edomite wilderness as described in Numbers 33:42.
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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.