Nibshan
Nibshan is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Khirbet el Maqari. The name means “prophecy; growing of a tooth.”
Where is Nibshan?
Approx. 31.6994, 35.3814 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet el Maqari | settlement | Medium |
| Ain el Ghuweir | settlement | Low |
| Qashr el Yahud | settlement | Low |
Nibshan in the Bible dictionary
Fertile; light soil, a city somewhere “in the wilderness” of Judah (Josh. 15:62), probably near Engedi.
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Verses that mention Nibshan
- Joshua 15:62
And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En–gedi; six cities with their villages.