Bashan

Definition

Bashan was a region of land east of the Sea of Galilee. It covered an area that is now part of Syria and the Golan Heights.

• An Old Testament city of refuge called “Golan” was located in the region of Bashan.
• Bashan was a very fertile region known for its oak trees and pasturing animals.
• Genesis 14 records that Bashan was the site of a war between several kings and their nations.
• During Israel’s wanderings in the desert after their escape from Egypt, they took possession of part of the region of Bashan.
• Years later, King Solomon obtained supplies from that region.

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(See also: Egypt, oak, Sea of Galilee, Syria)

Bible References

• 1 Kings 4:13
• Amos 4:1
• Jeremiah 22:20-21
• Joshua 9:10

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1316