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What Does the Bible Say About Ekron?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Ekron in the Bible

What does the Bible say about ekron? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Ekron

  1. 1
    Joshua 13:3
    From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Joshua 15:11
    And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Joshua 15:45
    Ekron, with her towns and her villages:
    KJV
  4. 4
    Joshua 15:46
    From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages: near: Heb. by the place of
    KJV
  5. 5
    Joshua 19:43
    And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Judges 1:18
    Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Jeremiah 25:20
    And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,
    KJV
  8. 8
    Amos 1:8
    And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord GOD.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Zephaniah 2:4
    For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Zechariah 9:5
    Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, and be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited.
    KJV

Subtopics of Ekron

One of the five chief cities of the Philistines
Conquered and allotted to Judah
Allotted to Dan
The Ark of God taken
Temple of Baal-zebub
Prophecies against
Temple of Baal-Zebub at
The ark of God taken to

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ekron? (11 Verses)

From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites:
And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.
Ekron, with her towns and her villages:
From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages: near: Heb. by the place of
And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron,
Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof.
And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,
And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord GOD.
For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.
Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, and be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited.
And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, shall be for our God, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite. blood: Heb. bloods

How to Study What the Bible Says About Ekron

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    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about ekron. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about ekron and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about ekron is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on ekron needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about ekron with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about ekron, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about ekron?
What does the Bible say about ekron? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 11 key verses about ekron spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about ekron are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about ekron compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about ekron?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about ekron is Joshua 13:3 — "From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gaz..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about ekron?
Ekron is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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