Who was Arnon?

Warrior against Amorites for Israel.

The story of Arnon

Arnon - Governor
Arnon - Governor
Governor

Arnon was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Numbers. He was the son of Lotan, the brother of Esau, and the father of the Amorite tribe. He is best known for being the father of the Amorites, a people who lived in the land of Canaan. Arnon was born to Lotan, the brother of Esau, and his wife. He had two siblings, Bela and Jobab. He was the father of the Amorite tribe, which was one of the most powerful tribes in the land of Canaan. He was also the father of the Ammonites, another powerful tribe in the region. Arnon is best known for his role in the conquest of Canaan. He led the Amorites in a successful campaign against the Canaanites, and his tribe was able to take control of the land. He is also remembered for his role in the Battle of Gibeon, where he and his forces were able to defeat the forces of Joshua. Arnon is remembered as a powerful leader and a great warrior. He was able to lead his people to victory in many battles, and his legacy lives on in the Amorite and Ammonite tribes. He is remembered as a great leader and a powerful warrior who was able to bring his people to victory.

Name meaning

Rushing stream

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Governor

First mention

Numbers 21:13

Appearances in the Bible

23 mentions

Arnon in the Bible

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Numbers

Chapter 21

The Bronze Serpent

The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, but they also complain and are punished with fiery serpents.

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Numbers

Chapter 22

Balaam and Balak

Balaam is hired to curse the Israelites, but he blesses them instead.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 2

Israel's Wanderings and Encounters

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey through the wilderness and their defeat of King Sihon and King Og.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 3

The Conquest of the Bashan

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey to Bashan and their defeat of King Og.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 4

The Great Commandment

Moses reminds the Israelites of the laws God has given them and commands them to obey them.

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Joshua

Chapter 12

List of Conquered Kings

Joshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.

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Joshua

Chapter 13

Land Yet to Be Conquered

Joshua divides the remaining land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.

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Judges

Chapter 11

Jephthah's Vow

Jephthah, a judge, delivers Israel from the Ammonites.

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2 Kings

Chapter 10

Jehu's Purge of the House of Ahab

Jehu carries out a violent purge of the house of Ahab, eliminating all the remaining members of the dynasty.

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Isaiah

Chapter 16

The Moabites' Lament

In Isaiah chapter 16, God speaks to the prophet Isaiah about the Moabites, a neighboring nation to Israel. The Moabites ...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 48

The Prophecy Against Moab

In Jeremiah 48, God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah to deliver a prophecy of judgment against Moab, a nearby nation ...

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