Bible Location

Jebus

Meaning: treading under foot; manger · 5 cross references · Modern-day map available

Jebus was the older Canaanite name for the stronghold that became Jerusalem, especially the city on Zion taken by David. It is important because it preserves the pre-Davidic identity of Jerusalem and highlights the significance of David's capture of the city. First appears in Josh 18:28.1

Place meaning

treading under foot; manger

Coordinates

31.78, 35.23

First appears

Josh 18:28

AI summary: Jebus matters because it marks the moment before Jerusalem becomes the city of David. In Judges and Joshua it is still a Canaanite stronghold, difficult and unconquered, while Chronicles remembers the dramatic transfer when David takes it and makes it his capital. That shift from Jebus to Jerusalem is one of the great transformations in biblical geography. The cross references present Jebus as the older fortress-city whose capture opened the way for royal Jerusalem.1

Place meaning

treading under foot; manger

Latitude

31.78

Longitude

35.23

Bible references

5