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What Does the Bible Say About Medeba?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Medeba in the Bible

Discover 13 Bible verses about medeba. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on medeba, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Medeba

  1. 1
    Numbers 21:30
    We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, and we have laid them waste even unto Nophah, which reacheth unto Medeba.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Joshua 13:9
    From Aroer, that is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba unto Dibon;
    KJV
  3. 3
    Joshua 13:16
    And their coast was from Aroer, that is on the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain by Medeba;
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Chronicles 19:7
    So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities, and came to battle.
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Chronicles 19:8
    And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Chronicles 19:9
    And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Chronicles 19:10
    Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. the battle: Heb. the face of the battle was choice: or, young men
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Chronicles 19:11
    And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon. Abishai: Heb. Abshai
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Chronicles 19:12
    And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Chronicles 19:13
    Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.
    KJV

Subtopics of Medeba

A city of Moab
An idolatrous "high place,"
Allotted to Reuben
David defeats an army and the Ammonites
An idolatrous high place
David defeats army and the Ammonites at

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Medeba? (13 Verses)

We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, and we have laid them waste even unto Nophah, which reacheth unto Medeba.
From Aroer, that is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba unto Dibon;
And their coast was from Aroer, that is on the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain by Medeba;
So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities, and came to battle.
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.
Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. the battle: Heb. the face of the battle was choice: or, young men
And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon. Abishai: Heb. Abshai
And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.
Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.
So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.
He is gone up to Bajith, and to Dibon, the high places, to weep: Moab shall howl over Nebo, and over Medeba: on all their heads shall be baldness, and every beard cut off.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Medeba

  1. 1

    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 medeba. 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 medeba 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 medeba 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 medeba needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about medeba 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 medeba, 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 medeba?
Discover 13 Bible verses about medeba. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on medeba, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 13 key verses about medeba spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about medeba are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about medeba compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about medeba?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about medeba is Numbers 21:30 — "We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, and we have laid them waste even unto Nophah, which reacheth unto Medeba."
Where in the Bible does it talk about medeba?
Medeba is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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