Who was Bashan?

Land conquered by Moses

The story of Bashan

Bashan - King of Bashan
Bashan - King of Bashan
King 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

Bashan in the Bible

Explore all 34 chapters where Bashan appears

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 32

Reuben and Gad Inherit East of Jordan

The tribes of Reuben and Gad ask Moses for permission to settle in the land east of the Jordan River.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 1

Israel's Journey from Horeb

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land and of the disobedience that h...

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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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Deuteronomy

Chapter 29

The Covenant Renewed

Moses reminds the Israelites of the covenant God made with them at Horeb and warns them not to make a covenant with the ...

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 32

The Song of Moses

Moses recites a song that reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and warns them of the consequences of disobedienc...

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 33

The Blessing of Moses

Moses blesses the Israelite tribes, pronouncing a special blessing on each of them.

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Joshua

Chapter 9

Deceptive Gibeonites

Joshua makes a treaty with the Gibeonites, a neighboring people, but is deceived by 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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Joshua

Chapter 17

Manasseh's Territory

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.

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Joshua

Chapter 20

Cities of Refuge

Joshua sets aside cities of refuge for those who have killed someone unintentionally.

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Joshua

Chapter 21

Levitical Cities

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

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Joshua

Chapter 22

The Altar on the Jordan

Joshua reminds the Israelites to obey God's commandments and reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh of the...

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1 Kings

Chapter 4

Solomon's Administrative Wisdom

Solomon sets up a wise and efficient system of administration, benefiting Israel.

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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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1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 9

The People's Response to the Law

The response of the people to the reading of the law, including their confession of sin and their commitment to obedienc...

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Amos

Chapter 4

God's Discipline

God accuses the people of ignoring His discipline and not turning back to Him.

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Micah

Chapter 7

God's Forgiveness and Restoration

Micah speaks of the Lord's forgiveness and restoration of His people, and of a time when the people will trust in God an...

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Zechariah

Chapter 11

A Prophecy of the Good Shepherd

Zechariah prophesies of the rejection and betrayal of the Good Shepherd, the Messiah, by the people of Israel.

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Psalms

Chapter 22

A Cry of Anguish and Trust

Psalm 22 is a raw and emotional expression of the psalmist's cry of anguish to God. The psalmist feels forsaken and alon...

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Psalms

Chapter 68

A Song of Victory and Praise

Psalm 68 is a celebration of God's power and justice. It begins with a call for God to rise up and scatter His enemies, ...

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Psalms

Chapter 135

Praise the LORD, for He is Good

Psalm 135 is a call to all nations and peoples to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, for His greatness, power, and good...

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Psalms

Chapter 136

Give Thanks to the Lord

Psalm 136 is a hymn of thanksgiving to God for His goodness and mercy towards His people. The psalmist recounts the many...

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Isaiah

Chapter 2

The Vision of the Lord's Reign

In Isaiah chapter 2, the prophet Isaiah conveys the vision of the Lord's reign over His people. He sees a future where n...

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Isaiah

Chapter 33

Deliverance and Salvation Promised to the Righteous

In Isaiah chapter 33, the prophet continues to prophesy about the coming judgment and restoration of Judah. He describes...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 22

Warnings for the Kings of Judah

Jeremiah delivers a message from God to the kings of Judah, urging them to rule justly and warning of the consequences o...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 50

The Fall of Babylon

Jeremiah prophesied the downfall of Babylon and the restoration of God's people. Babylon, once a powerful nation, will f...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 27

The Lament for Tyre

In Ezekiel chapter 27, the prophet laments the fall of the great city of Tyre, a major trading hub of the ancient world....

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Ezekiel

Chapter 39

The Lord's Judgment on Gog

In Ezekiel chapter 39, the prophet receives another vision from the Lord about the destruction of Gog, the leader of a c...

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Nahum

Chapter 1

God's Wrath against Nineveh

Nahum prophesies the imminent destruction of Nineveh, the capital city of Assyria, due to their wickedness and violence....

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