Biblical References:
Ijon is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the historical accounts of the kings of Israel. The primary references to Ijon are found in 1 Kings 15:20 and 2 Kings 15:29.

Geographical Location:
Ijon was a city located in the northern part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel. It was situated in the region of Naphtali, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The exact location of Ijon is not definitively known today, but it is generally believed to have been in the area that is now part of modern-day Lebanon, near the border with Israel.

Historical Context:
Ijon is first mentioned in the context of the military campaigns of Ben-Hadad I, the king of Aram (Syria), during the reign of King Baasha of Israel. In 1 Kings 15:20, it is recorded that Ben-Hadad, at the request of King Asa of Judah, attacked the northern cities of Israel, including Ijon, to relieve pressure on Judah: "So Ben-Hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all Kinnereth, as far as Naphtali."

Later, Ijon is mentioned again during the reign of Pekah, king of Israel, when Tiglath-Pileser III, the king of Assyria, invaded the northern kingdom. In 2 Kings 15:29, it is recorded: "In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, and Hazor. He took Gilead and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and deported the people to Assyria."

Significance:
The capture of Ijon by foreign powers highlights the vulnerability and political instability of the northern kingdom of Israel during this period. The repeated invasions and conquests by neighboring nations such as Aram and Assyria were indicative of the broader geopolitical struggles in the region. These events also underscore the fulfillment of prophetic warnings given to Israel regarding the consequences of their disobedience to God.

Theological Implications:
The accounts of Ijon serve as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant. The invasions and subsequent deportations were seen as divine judgments against Israel for their idolatry and failure to uphold the laws given to them. These historical events are often interpreted as part of God's sovereign plan, demonstrating His control over nations and His commitment to justice and righteousness.

Archaeological Insights:
While the precise location of Ijon remains uncertain, archaeological efforts in the region have sought to uncover evidence of ancient settlements that could correspond to the biblical city. The identification of Ijon with any specific archaeological site is still a matter of scholarly debate, but ongoing research continues to provide insights into the historical and cultural context of the area during the biblical period.Ijon

look; eye; fountain

Ijon

(a ruin), a town in the north of Palestine, belonging to the tribe of Naphtali. It was taken and plundered by the captains of Ben-hadad, (1 Kings 15:20; 2 Chronicles 16:4) and a second time by Tiglath-pileser. (2 Kings 16:29) It was situated a few miles northwest of the site of Dan, in a fertile and beautiful little plain called Merj? Ayun .

A ruin, a city of Naphtali, captured by Ben-hadad of Syria at the instance of Asa (1 Kings 15:20), and afterwards by Tiglath-pileser of Assyria (2 Kings 15:29) in the reign of Pekah; now el-Khiam. IJON

i'-jon (`iyon; Septuagint in Kings has Ain, or Nain; in Chronicles Ion; Aion): A town in the territory of Naphtali, first mentioned in connection with the invasion of Ben-hadad, in the reign of Baasha. It was captured along with Dan and Abel-beth-maacah (1 Kings 15:20 2 Chronicles 16:4). It shared with these cities a similar fate at the hands of Tiglath-pileser in the reign of Pekah (2 Kings 15:29). The name survives in that of Merj A`yun, "meadow of springs," a rich, oval-shaped plain to the Northwest of Tell el Qady, where the LiTany turns sharply westward to the sea. The ancient city may be represented by Tell Dibbin, an important site to the North of the plain.

W. Ewing

5859. Iyyon -- a place in Naphtali
... 5858c, 5859. Iyyon. 5860 . a place in Naphtali. Transliteration: Iyyon
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-yone') Short Definition: Ijon. ... Ijon. ...
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How Zerah, King of the Ethiopians, was Beaten by Asa; and How Asa ...
... them mischief. So they went and burnt some of them, and spoiled others;
Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmain [32] and many others. Now when ...
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Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. ...
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Ijon (3 Occurrences)
... el-Khiam. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. IJON. i'-jon ... the plain. W. Ewing.
Multi-Version Concordance Ijon (3 Occurrences). 1 Kings ...
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Abel-beth-maacah (2 Occurrences)
... In 2 Kings it is mentioned, along with Ijon and other places, as a city
in Naphtali captured by Tiglathpileser, king of Assyria. ...
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I'jon (2 Occurrences)
I'jon. Ijon, I'jon. Ikkesh . Multi-Version Concordance I'jon (2 Occurrences). ...
(See RSV). Ijon, I'jon. Ikkesh . Reference Bible.
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Abel-beth-maachah (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Meadow of the house of Maachah, a city in the north of
Palestine, in the neighbourhood of Dan and Ijon, in the tribe of Naphtali. ...
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Abelbethmaacah
... In 2 Kings it is mentioned, along with Ijon and other places, as a city
in Naphtali captured by Tiglathpileser, king of Assyria. ...
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Abelbethmaachah (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Meadow of the house of Maachah, a city in the north of
Palestine, in the neighbourhood of Dan and Ijon, in the tribe of Naphtali. ...
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Naph'tali (47 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 15:20 And Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his
armies against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-beth ...
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Conquered (20 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 15:20 Ben Hadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies
against the cities of Israel, and struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel Beth Maacah ...
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A'bel-Beth-Ma'acah (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 15:20 Ben Hadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies
against the cities of Israel, and struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel Beth Maacah ...
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Agreed (31 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 15:20 Ben Hadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies
against the cities of Israel, and struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel Beth Maacah ...
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