Bible Location

Jabesh

Meaning: dryness; confusion; shame · 8 cross references · Modern-day map available

This Jabesh entry functions as a shortened form of Jabesh-gilead rather than as a separate major location. It is important because it preserves references that belong to the eastern town remembered for both crisis and loyalty in Israel's history. First appears in 1 Sam 11:1.1

Place meaning

dryness; confusion; shame

Coordinates

32.38, 35.61

First appears

1 Sam 11:1

AI summary: Jabesh on this page should be read in light of Jabesh-gilead, the better-known eastern town. Its references connect with the same broader story world of Ammonite threat, Saul's deliverance, and later loyalty to Saul after his death. The shortened name is therefore still significant, but it does not point to a wholly separate major location. The cross references present this Jabesh as an abbreviated record connected to the larger Jabesh-gilead tradition.1

Place meaning

dryness; confusion; shame

Latitude

32.38

Longitude

35.61

Bible references

8