אֶצְבּוֹן (ets.bon)
ets.bon
Ezbon
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Ezbon is a proper name found in two Old Testament passages, appearing as a member of the tribe of Gad in Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:16, and as a son of Bela in 1 Chronicles 7:7. The sources identify him primarily as a grandson of Benjamin, linking him to the early family structures recorded during the time of Israel’s descent into Egypt.
The name Ezbon carries the meaning "hasting to discern" or "I will be enlargement," reflecting a personal characteristic or hope associated with the individual. In Numbers 26:16, he is also referred to as Ozni, suggesting a variant in how his name was recorded or pronounced within the tribal records.
Though mentioned only twice, Ezbon’s inclusion highlights the careful genealogical tracking of the Gadite and Benjamite lines. These records preserve the identity of individuals who helped form the twelve tribes, ensuring that each family’s place in Israel’s history remained distinct and remembered.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ezbon appears in the detailed family records of Genesis and Chronicles. These lists might seem like dry history, but they show that God knows each person by name. Even those with minor mentions are part of a larger story of preservation and identity.
When we look at verses like Genesis 46:16, we see Ezbon listed among the sons of Gad. This inclusion reminds us that every family line matters to God. He keeps track of His people with care, ensuring no one is forgotten in the grand narrative of Israel.
This attention to detail offers comfort today. Just as these ancestors were recorded, you are known and valued by God. Your place in His story is secure, not because of your fame, but because of His faithful remembrance of every individual.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Ezbon1×
- Ezbon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/אֶצְבֹּ֑ן1×
- אֶצְבּ֡וֹן1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 46:16
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
This verse places Ezbon within the Gadite lineage during the family's move to Egypt, highlighting his role in the early tribal structure.
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I Chronicles 7:7
The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor; and they were listed by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four.
Here Ezbon is listed as a son of Bela, showing how genealogical records preserved his identity across generations for the Benjamite line.