Azmon
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Azmon is a location mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of the territorial boundaries of the Promised Land as described in the Old Testament. It is referenced in the Book of Numbers and the Book of Joshua, where it serves as a geographical marker for the southern border of the land allotted to the Israelites.

Biblical References:

1. Numbers 34:4-5 : "Your border will turn from the south to the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and end at Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go to Hazar-addar and over to Azmon, where it will turn from Azmon to the Brook of Egypt and end at the Sea."

2. Joshua 15:3-4 : "It proceeded southward to the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, and proceeded to Hazar-addar, then over to Azmon, and continued to the Brook of Egypt, where it ended at the Sea. This was their southern border."

Geographical Context:

Azmon is situated in the southern part of the land of Canaan, near the border with the wilderness. It is part of the delineation of the southern boundary of the land promised to the tribes of Israel. The location is described as being near the Brook of Egypt, which is often identified with the Wadi El-Arish, a seasonal river in the Sinai Peninsula. This places Azmon in a region that served as a natural boundary between the land of Canaan and the territories to the south.

Historical and Theological Significance:

The mention of Azmon in the biblical text underscores the importance of clearly defined borders for the tribes of Israel as they settled in the Promised Land. The delineation of boundaries was crucial for maintaining order and ensuring that each tribe received its allotted inheritance as promised by God. The precise description of these borders, including locations like Azmon, reflects the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land that their descendants would inherit.

From a theological perspective, the boundaries, including Azmon, symbolize God's faithfulness and the realization of His promises. The land was not just a physical inheritance but also a spiritual one, representing a place where the Israelites could live in obedience to God's laws and serve as a light to the nations.

Archaeological Insights:

While the exact location of Azmon has not been definitively identified by modern archaeology, its mention alongside other known sites provides valuable context for understanding the geography of ancient Israel. The lack of specific archaeological evidence does not diminish its significance in the biblical narrative, as it serves as a testament to the historical and spiritual journey of the Israelites.

In summary, Azmon is a key geographical marker in the biblical description of the southern boundary of the Promised Land. Its inclusion in the scriptural record highlights the importance of land, inheritance, and divine promise in the history of Israel.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Azmon

bone of a bone; our strength

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Azmon

(strong), a place named as being on the southern boundary of the Holy Land, apparently near the torrent of Egypt (Wadi el-Arish). (Numbers 34:4,5; Joshua 15:4) It has not yet been identified.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
AZMON

az'-mon (`atsmon; Asemona, "strong"): On the Southwest border of Israel (Numbers 34:4, 5 Joshua 15:4). Trumbull identifies it with `Ain el-Qaseimeh, Northwest of Kadesh Barnea (Kad. Baruch., 117, 289).

Strong's Hebrew
6111. Atsmon -- a place on the S. border of Canaan
... 6110, 6111. Atsmon. 6112 . a place on the S. border of Canaan. Transliteration:
Atsmon Phonetic Spelling: (ats-mone') Short Definition: Azmon. ... Azmon. ...
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Library

Azmon. CM
... 210 Azmon. CM. Gen.6:3. There is a line by us unseen, That crosses every path,
The hidden boundary between God's patience and his wrath. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/210 azmon c m.htm

Azmon. CM
... 211 Azmon. CM. The Last Resolve. (416) Come, humble sinner! in whose breast
A thousand thoughts revolve: Come, with your guilt and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/211 azmon c m.htm

Azmon. CM
... 209 Azmon. CM. The Gospel Feast. (417) Ye wretched, hungry, starving poor!
Behold a royal feast, Where mercy spreads her bounteous ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/209 azmon c m.htm

Azmon. CM The Trinity.
... 90 Azmon. CM The Trinity. The Trinity. (388) Hail! holy, holy, holy, Lord, Whom
One in Three we know; By all thy heavenly host adored, By all thy Church below. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/90 azmon c m the trinity.htm

Azmon. CM Creating Wisdom.
... 89 Azmon. CM Creating Wisdom. Creating Wisdom. (184) Eternal Wisdom! thee
we praise, Thee the creation sings; With thy loved name ...
/.../lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/89 azmon c m creating wisdom.htm

Azmon. CM God is Love.
... 91 Azmon. CM God is Love. God is Love. (183) Come, ye that know and fear
the Lord, And lift your souls above; Let every heart and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/91 azmon c m god is.htm

Azmon. CM God's Constant Goodness.
... 92 Azmon. CM God's Constant Goodness. God's Constant Goodness. (179) Jehovah
God! thy gracious power On every hand we see; Oh, may ...
/.../lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/92 azmon c m gods constant.htm

The Otterbein Hymnal
... 8s & 7s. D. God is Love. 88 Mannheim. 8s & 7s. The Divine Glory. 89 Azmon. CM Creating
Wisdom. 90 Azmon. CM The Trinity. 91 Azmon. CM God is Love. 92 Azmon. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/

Index of Tunes.
... 520 ARABIA, 388 ARIEL, 137 ARLINGTON, 107, 118, 515 ATHENS, 227, 307 AUDIENTES,
303 AULD LANG SYNE, 515 AURELIA, 177 AUTUMN, (Sardius), 222 AZMON, 47, 48 ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/index of tunes.htm

Hymns of Praise and Worship.
... The musical mouth-piece of "O for a thousand tongues," nearest to its own date,
is old "Azmon" by Carl Glaser (1734-1829), appearing as No.1 in the New ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter i hymns of praise.htm

Thesaurus
Azmon (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia AZMON. az'-mon ... Kad. Baruch., 117, 289).
Multi-Version Concordance Azmon (3 Occurrences). Numbers ...
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Goings (42 Occurrences)
... and pass along to Zin; and the goings out of it shall be southward of Kadesh Barnea;
and it shall go forth to Hazar Addar, and pass along to Azmon; (WEB JPS ...
/g/goings.htm - 22k

Outgoings (21 Occurrences)
... YLT). Numbers 34:5 and the border hath turned round from Azmon to the brook
of Egypt, and its outgoings have been at the sea. (YLT). ...
/o/outgoings.htm - 12k

Wadi (11 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Numbers 34:5 and the border shall turn about from Azmon to the brook
of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea. (See NIV). ...
/w/wadi.htm - 9k

Torrent (49 Occurrences)
... Zered. (DBY). Numbers 34:5 And the border shall turn from Azmon unto the torrent
of Egypt, and shall end at the sea. (DBY). Deuteronomy ...
/t/torrent.htm - 22k

Southward (42 Occurrences)
... and pass along to Zin; and the goings out of it shall be southward of Kadesh Barnea;
and it shall go forth to Hazar Addar, and pass along to Azmon; (WEB JPS ...
/s/southward.htm - 20k

Limits (69 Occurrences)
... Numbers 34:5 And the border shall form a circuit from Azmon to the river
of Egypt, and the limits of it shall be at the sea. (WBS). ...
/l/limits.htm - 27k

Stream (96 Occurrences)
... of Moab. (KJV DBY WBS). Numbers 34:5 And from Azmon it will go round to
the stream of Egypt as far as the sea. (BBE). Deuteronomy ...
/s/stream.htm - 42k

Border (233 Occurrences)
... and pass along to Zin; and the goings out of it shall be southward of Kadesh Barnea;
and it shall go forth to Hazar Addar, and pass along to Azmon; (WEB KJV ...
/b/border.htm - 40k

South (170 Occurrences)
... and pass along to Zin; and the goings out of it shall be southward of Kadesh Barnea;
and it shall go forth to Hazar Addar, and pass along to Azmon; (Root in ...
/s/south.htm - 46k

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Concordance
Azmon (3 Occurrences)

Numbers 34:4
and your border shall turn about southward of the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass along to Zin; and the goings out of it shall be southward of Kadesh Barnea; and it shall go forth to Hazar Addar, and pass along to Azmon;
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Numbers 34:5
and the border shall turn about from Azmon to the brook of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Joshua 15:4
and it passed along to Azmon, went out at the brook of Egypt; and the border ended at the sea. This shall be your south border.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Subtopics

Azmon

Azmon: A Place on the South of Canaan

Related Terms

Goings (42 Occurrences)

Outgoings (21 Occurrences)

Wadi (11 Occurrences)

Torrent (49 Occurrences)

Southward (42 Occurrences)

Limits (69 Occurrences)

Stream (96 Occurrences)

Border (233 Occurrences)

South (170 Occurrences)

Brook (75 Occurrences)

Zin (9 Occurrences)

Karkaa (1 Occurrence)

Termination (5 Occurrences)

Ezem (3 Occurrences)

Ending (22 Occurrences)

Passes (74 Occurrences)

Barnea (10 Occurrences)

Boundary (83 Occurrences)

Az'maveth (8 Occurrences)

Aznoth (1 Occurrence)

Ascent (32 Occurrences)

Addar (5 Occurrences)

Akrabbim (3 Occurrences)

Southern (9 Occurrences)

Circuit (27 Occurrences)

Compass (51 Occurrences)

Scorpion (6 Occurrences)

Limit (115 Occurrences)

Fetch (45 Occurrences)

River (189 Occurrences)

Kadesh (30 Occurrences)

Join (70 Occurrences)

Direction (128 Occurrences)

Coast (70 Occurrences)

Proceeded (72 Occurrences)

Hazar (12 Occurrences)

Ended (146 Occurrences)

Continued (148 Occurrences)

Joined (146 Occurrences)

Threw (133 Occurrences)

Thence (152 Occurrences)

Continue (144 Occurrences)

Form (153 Occurrences)

Azmaveth: Son of Adiel
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