What isEshan in the Bible

also known as: Eshean

Hebrew: אֶשְׁעָן —transliteration: Eshan —derivation: shaan, meaning to lean on; to support oneself

This is an ancient place in the mountains of Judah (Josh.15:52).

It is supposed to be located at the ruin es-Simia, near Dumah, south of Hebron, Israel.

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