Lexical Definition
מָעוֹן Mâʻôwn (maw-ohn') Maon N:N--L
the same as מָעוֹן; a residence
Maon, Maonites. Compare בֵּית בַּעַל מְעוֹן, מְעוּנִי.
- § Maon or Maonites = "habitation"
- Maon, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine
n pr m
1) a man of Judah
2) the inhabitants of the city of Maon
n pr loc
3) a city of Judah located 8 miles south of Hebron
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מָעוֹן֙ | Maon | 1Sam.23.24 |
| מָעֽוֹן | Maon | 1Sam.23.25 |
| מָע֥וֹן | Maon | Josh.15.55 |
| מָע֑וֹן | Maon | 1Sam.23.25 |
| וּמָע֔וֹן | and Maon | Judg.10.12 |
| בְּמָע֜וֹן | in Maon | 1Sam.25.2 |
Extended Information
- a city of Judah located 8 miles south of Hebron
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. מָעוֺן proper name
1. location in Judah Josh 15:55 (P), 1Sam 25:2 (ᵐ5 Μααν, Μαων), now Ma`în (BuhlGeogr. 163 and references), 8 miles south of Hebron; hence ׳מִדְבַּר מ 1Sam 23:24; 1Sam 23:25 (twice in verse), so read also 1Sam 25:1 (for ᵑ0 פארן) ᵐ5 Th We Dr Bu Klo Kit Löhr; compare
2. masculine in Judah 1Chr 2:45 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Μεων, Μαων.
3. of a people Judg 10:12 named with Sidonians and Amalek as ancient foes of Israel; possibly intended by writer as = מְעוּנִים q. v.; many read מִדְיָן (ᵐ5B A ᵐ5L Μαδιαμ); see GFM. — מְעוֺן see בֵּית בַּעַל מְעוֺן; 1Chr 4:41 see מְעוּנִים.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 15:55 |
| Judges | 10:12 |
| 1 Samuel | 23:24 · 23:25 · 25:1 · 25:2 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:45 · 4:41 |
Profile
Maon • A city in Judah; home of Nabal and Abigail
Maon, a city in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:55), home of Nabal and Abigail (1 Samuel 25:2).
Maon was a city located in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:55), south of Hebron. It is best known as the hometown of Nabal, the wealthy but foolish man who refused to help David and his men (1 Samuel 25:2). Nabal's wife, Abigail, interceded on his behalf and provided food for David's men, preventing David from taking revenge on Nabal (1 Samuel 25:18-35). After Nabal's death, David married Abigail (1 Samuel 25:39-42). Maon is also mentioned as one of the places where David and his men sought refuge from King Saul (1 Samuel 23:24-25). The wilderness of Maon, located near the city, was one of the areas where David hid from Saul. Additionally, the Maonites are listed among the oppressors of Israel during the time of the judges (Judges 10:12).
All entries for Maon: מָעוֹן