How to Pronounce Ekron
EHK-ron
Ekron is pronounced EHK-ron (ˈɛkrən): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: EK-ruhn.
What does Ekron mean?
Ekron means “barrenness; torn away”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Where was Ekron?
Ekron was one of the five chief cities of the Philistines, listed alongside Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Gath (1 Samuel 6:17). It marked the northern edge of Philistine territory (Joshua 13:3), received the captured ark of God (1 Samuel 5:10), and was home to the idol Baalzebub, whom King Ahaziah tried to consult (2 Kings 1:2).
Also pronounced
EK-ruhn
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