Punon is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. It is one of the stations at which the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The reference to Punon is found in the Book of Numbers, which details the various stages of the Israelites' travels.

Biblical Reference:

· Numbers 33:42-43 : "They set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon. They set out from Punon and camped at Oboth."

Punon is listed as one of the encampments during the Israelites' 40-year journey through the desert. The passage in Numbers 33 provides a sequential account of the various places where the Israelites camped, highlighting the nomadic nature of their journey and the divine guidance they received throughout.

Historical and Geographical Context:

Punon is believed to have been located in the region of Edom, which is southeast of the Dead Sea. The area is characterized by its arid climate and rugged terrain. Historically, Edom was inhabited by the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob, and often had a contentious relationship with the Israelites.

The exact location of Punon is not definitively known, but it is often associated with the ancient mining region known for its copper mines. This association is supported by archaeological findings that suggest the presence of mining activities in the area during the biblical period.

Theological Significance:

The mention of Punon, like other stations in the wilderness journey, serves to underscore the faithfulness of God in leading and providing for His people. Each encampment represents a step in the fulfillment of God's promise to bring the Israelites to the land He had promised to their forefathers. The journey through the wilderness, including the stop at Punon, is a testament to the testing and refining of the Israelites' faith and obedience.

Cultural and Symbolic Insights:

In the broader narrative of the Exodus and the wilderness wanderings, each location holds symbolic significance. The journey from Egypt to the Promised Land is often seen as a metaphor for the spiritual journey of believers, moving from bondage to freedom, from sin to salvation. Punon, as part of this journey, represents a stage in the process of transformation and reliance on God's provision.

Related Entries:

· Edom: The region where Punon is located, significant for its historical interactions with Israel.
· Wilderness Wanderings: The 40-year period during which the Israelites traveled from Egypt to Canaan.
· Stations of the Exodus: The various encampments listed in Numbers 33, each with its own historical and theological implications.Punon

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Punon

(darkness) one of the halting-places of the Israelite host during the last portion of the wandering. (Numbers 33:42,43) By Eusebius and Jerome, it is identified with Phaeno, which contained the copper-mines so well known at that period, and was situated between Petra and Zoar.

PUNON

pu'-non (punon): A desert camp of the Israelites, the second after leaving Mt. Hor (Numbers 33:42, 43). Eusebius (Onom 299 85; 123 9) mentions an Idumean village, North of Petra, in the desert, where convicts were mining copper, called Phinon or Phainon. These are doubtless identical.

See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.

6325. Punon -- a place where Isr. camped
... 6324, 6325. Punon. 6326 . a place where Isr. camped. Transliteration:
Punon Phonetic Spelling: (poo-none') Short Definition: Punon. ...
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...PUNON. pu'-non (punon): A desert camp of the Israelites, the second after leaving
Mt. Hor (Numbers 33:42, 43). ... Multi-Version Concordance Punon (2 Occurrences). ...
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Pitched (101 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS). Numbers 33:42 And they departed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon.
(KJV JPS). Numbers 33:43 And they departed from Punon, and pitched in Oboth. ...
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Encamped (115 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV DBY WBS RSV). Numbers 33:42 They traveled from Zalmonah, and encamped in
Punon. ... Numbers 33:43 They traveled from Punon, and encamped in Oboth. ...
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Camped (100 Occurrences)
... Numbers 33:42 They traveled from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon. ... Numbers
33:43 They traveled from Punon, and encamped in Oboth. ...
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Traveled (104 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Numbers 33:42 They traveled from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon. (WEB).
Numbers 33:43 They traveled from Punon, and encamped in Oboth. (WEB). ...
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Encamp (108 Occurrences)
... Numbers 33:42 They traveled from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon. ... Numbers
33:43 They traveled from Punon, and encamped in Oboth. ...
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Journeyed (111 Occurrences)
... (ASV JPS NAS). Numbers 33:42 And they journeyed from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon. ...
Numbers 33:43 And they journeyed from Punon, and encamped in Oboth. ...
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Removed (294 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Numbers 33:42 And they removed from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon. (DBY).
Numbers 33:43 And they removed from Punon, and encamped in Oboth. (DBY). ...
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Zalmonah (2 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Numbers 33:42 They traveled from Zalmonah,
and encamped in Punon. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Zalmo'nah (2 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Numbers 33:42 And they journeyed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon.
(See RSV). Zalmonah, Zalmo'nah. Zalmunna . Reference Bible.
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