מִגְרוֹן (mig.ron)
mig.ron
Migron
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The noun migron refers to a steep slope or precipice, specifically identifying a geographic location in ancient Israel. It appears only twice in the Hebrew Bible, serving as a marker for terrain near Gibeah, the hometown of King Saul. The sources describe it as a district situated north of Michmash, highlighting its role as a strategic point in the landscape.
This place is most notable in 1 Samuel 14:31, where the text notes that the Israelites pursued the Philistines "even to Migron and to Ajalon." The mention of this specific slope helps readers visualize the extent of the military engagement. By naming a precise topographical feature, the narrative grounds the battle in real geography, showing how the terrain influenced the movement of armies during Saul’s reign.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Migron appears in Scripture as a steep slope or precipice near Gibeah, the hometown of King Saul. Its mention in Isaiah 10:28 places it along the path of an invading army, highlighting how geography shapes history. This specific terrain served as a strategic marker, showing that God’s plans unfold within real-world landscapes.
For your faith, Migron reminds us that God is present in every detail of our journey, even the steep or difficult slopes. Just as this location marked a turning point in ancient battles, your own challenges can become places where divine purpose becomes clear. Trust that He guides you through every rise and fall.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- in/ Migron1×
- [is] in/ Migron1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בְּ/מִגְר֑וֹן2×
Key Verses
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I Samuel 14:2
Saul stayed in the uttermost part of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree which is in Migron; and the people who were with him were about six hundred men,
This verse locates Saul under the pomegranate tree in Migron, establishing it as a strategic military position during his reign.
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Isaiah 10:28
He has come to Aiath. He has passed through Migron. At Michmash he stores his baggage.
Here, Migron marks a stage in the Assyrian army's advance, illustrating how terrain influenced historical movements of power.