Bashan - King of Bashan

Who was Bashan?

Land conquered by Moses

King of Bashan

The story of Bashan

Bashan was a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He was the son of Aminadab and the brother of Ishmael. He was a descendant of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob. Bashan is best known for being the father of Og, the king of Bashan. Bashan was a powerful and wealthy region in the ancient Near East. It was known for its lush pastures and abundant cattle. Bashan was also known for its strong and powerful kings, such as Og. Og was a giant and a powerful warrior who was defeated by Moses and the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land. Bashan is also mentioned in the Bible as a place of refuge for David and his men. It was also the place where David defeated the Philistines and captured their king, Goliath. Bashan is best known for being the father of Og, the king of Bashan. He is also remembered for his wealth and power, as well as his role in the Bible as a place of refuge for David and his men.

Name meaning

Fertile and productive.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King of Bashan

First mention

Numbers 21:33

Appearances in the Bible

53 mentions

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