Bible Dictionary
Oboth
Ocran was the father of Pagiel and a leader of the tribe of Asher during Israel’s wilderness period.
Definition
Oboth was a desert encampment of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. Its name means “bottles” or “waterbags,” and it was one of the camps established after Israel left Mount Hor.
Biblical Usage
Oboth appears in the list of Israel’s wilderness stations and is described as the third camp after leaving Mount Hor. It was near the borders of Moab.
Historical Background
The exact site of Oboth is unknown. It was probably south of the Dead Sea, near the boundary between Moab and Edom.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bottles, an encampment of the Israelites during the wanderings in the wilderness (Num. 33:43), the first after the setting up of the brazen serpent.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(bottles), one of the encampments of the Israelites, east of Moab. (Numbers 21:10; 33:43) Its exact site is unknown but it was probably south of the Dead Sea, on the boundary between Moab and Edom.—ED).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>o'-both, o'-both ('obhoth, "waterbags"): A desert camp of the Israelites, the 3rd after leaving Mt. Hor and close to the borders of Moab (Nu 21:10,11; 33:43,14).</p><p>See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.</p>