Jabneel
The Philistine village.
Inhabitants or Natives[edit | edit source]
The man from Jabneel, converted by Hermasteus and whom Jesus takes in dying at Ephraim.[1]
Description[edit | edit source]
"Once the Ark passed by here on its way to Ekron, which was not able to keep it and sent it back to Beth-Shemesh."[2]
Notable Events[edit | edit source]
It is near this city that John of Zebedee the Apostle performed a miracle for the first time:"John worked a miracle near Jabneel out of love, curing a dying man whom he anointed while praying."[3]Hermasteus, a Philistine disciple, is killed there.[4]
Its Name[edit | edit source]
היבנ (Yavne)[5]
Today Yebnah (Yavne) is about 7 km from the Mediterranean, and 14 km northeast of Ashdod and 20 km south of Joppa. Other spellings: Jamnia - Yibna - Yabné - Yabnéel - Jabneel - Yavnéel - : "God makes build".
Where Is It Mentioned in the Work?[edit | edit source]
GRM 221 GRM 259
GRM 564
Learn More About This Place[edit | edit source]
Philistine city whose rampart Ozias broke down.[6] Judas Maccabeus pursued the defeated troops of Gorgias there.[7]
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