A town in Moab, site of Israelite victories
Jahaz
Named in 9 verses across 7 books, first in Numbers 21:23.
יַ֫הַץJahaz
יַ֫הַץהJahzah
Also called Jahzah.
The name means “Jahazah, quarrel; dispute.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Jahaz Written by AI
Jahaz, also known as Jahzah, was a town located in the region of Moab, east of the Jordan River. It was the site of a significant battle between the Israelites and Sihon, king of the Amorites, during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land (Numbers 21:23; Deu.2.32; Judges 11:20). The Israelites defeated Sihon and took possession of his land, which extended from the Arnon to the Jabbok. Jahaz was later allotted to the tribe of Reuben (Joshua 13:18) and designated as a Levitical city (Joshua 21:36; 1Ch.6.78). The town is mentioned in prophecies concerning Moab (Isaiah 15:4; Jeremiah 48:21, 34), indicating its continued significance in the region. Its exact location is uncertain, but it was likely situated near the northern border of Moab.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Trodden down (called also Jahaza, Josh. 13:18; Jahazah, 21:36; Jahzah, 1 Chr. 6:78), a town where Sihon was defeated, in the borders of Moab and in the land of the Ammonites beyond Jordan, and north of the river Arnon (Num. 21:23; Deut. 2:32). It was situated in the tribe of Reuben, and was assigned to the Merarite Levites (Josh. 13:18; 21:36). Here was fought the decisive battle in which Sihon (q.v.) was completely routed, and his territory (the modern Belka) came into the possession of Israel. This town is mentioned in the denunciations of the prophets against Moab (Isa. 15:4; Jer. 48:34).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Numbers 21:23
But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel.
- Deuteronomy 2:32
So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz.
- Joshua 13:18
Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
- Joshua 21:36
From the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer, Jahaz,
- Judges 11:20
But Sihon would not trust Israel to pass through his territory. So he gathered all his people, encamped in Jahaz, and fought with Israel.
- 1 Chronicles 6:78
From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah,
- Isaiah 15:4
Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within.
- Jeremiah 48:21
Judgment has come upon the high plain—upon Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath,
- Jeremiah 48:34
There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.