Encyclopedia of The Bible – Ezbon
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Ezbon

EZBON ĕz’ bŏn (אֶצְבֹּ֡ון; LXX ̓Ασεβὼ̀ν, θασοβὰ̀ν; meaning unknown). 1. A clan chieftain of the tribe of Benjamin, listed as the son of Bela (1 Chron 7:7).

2. The son of Gad, and as such the head of one of the clans of Gad (Gen 46:16). He is called Ozni in the list (Num 26:15-18). Neither Ezbon of Benjamin nor Ezbon of Gad is known outside these references.