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Sihon
Sihon in the Bible — King of the Amorites (NUM 21:21). Sihon belonged to the tribe of Amorite. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “rooting out; conclusion”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Amorite
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (3)
Sihonproper name
- Hebrew
- סִיחֹ֥ן
- Transliteration
- siychon
- Greek
- Σηων
- Reference
- NUM 21:21
- Strong's
- H5511
King of Amoritestitle
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ־הָאֱמֹרִי
- Transliteration
- melek haemoriy
- Meaning
- king of the Amori
- Greek
- βασιλέα Αμορραίων
- Reference
- NUM 21:21
- Strong's
- H4428, H567
King of Heshbontitle
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ־חֶשְׁבּ֧וֹן
- Transliteration
- melek cheshəbəon
- Meaning
- king of Heshbon
- Greek
- βασιλέα Εσεβων
- Reference
- DEU 2:24
- Strong's
- H4428, H2809
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Amor(NUM 21:21)
Notes
during the time of the Exodus
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sihon in the Bible?
Sihon is described in the Bible as King of the Amorites (NUM 21:21). Sihon belonged to the tribe of Amorite.
What does the name Sihon mean?
The name Sihon means “rooting out; conclusion” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.