Bible Dictionary
Jogbehah
Jogbehah was a fortified city assigned to the tribe of Gad in Gilead. It stood along the route where Gideon pursued the Midianites.
Definition
Jogbehah was a city in Gilead assigned to and fortified by the tribe of Gad.
Biblical Usage
Jogbehah belonged to Gad’s territory and lay along the route of Gideon’s pursuit of the Midianites.
Historical Background
The city has been identified with Ajbeihat, about seven miles northwest of Amman and midway between Amman and es-Salt. The site includes groups of ruins dating from Roman times and stands at a considerable elevation.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(lofty), one of the cities on the east of Jordan which were built and fortified by the tribe of Gad when they took possession of their territory. (Numbers 32:35)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jog'-be-ha (yoghbechah): A city in Gilead assigned to Gad and fortified by that tribe (Nu 32:35). It lay on the line along which Gideon chased the Midianites (Jud 8:11), and the indication there leaves no doubt that it is represented today by Ajbeihat. The name attaches to 3 groups of ruins which date from Roman times. The position is about 7 miles Northwest of `Amman, and about midway between that city and the town of es-SalT. It stands 3,468 ft. above the level of the Mediterranean.</p><p>LITERATURE.</p><p>Oliphant, Land of Gilead, 232; Baedeker-Socin, Palestine.</p>