Punon

Punon was one of the places where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings, located between Zalmonah and Oboth.

The name Punon means “precious stone; that beholds”

PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location near Diblathaim first mentioned at Numbers 33:42; only referred to as Punon (פּוּנֹן).

Location

Identified as
Khirbet Faynan
Certainty
Likely (76% of scholarship)
Coordinates
30.628° N, 35.494° E
Punon
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Glossary entries

Punon

Alternative names

Mentions

2 verses
  1. They set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.
  2. They set out from Punon and camped at Oboth.