Place Old Testament
Negeb
Also known as south =ESV; Negev, south =NIV, KJV
The Negeb, meaning "south," refers to the semi-arid region in the southern part of Israel. Mentioned in 39 verses across 14 books, first at Genesis 12:9.
Why it matters. The southern region of Israel, a semi-arid area
- Primary passages
- Location
- 30.300, 34.200 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Negeb
The Negeb, meaning "south" in Hebrew, refers to the semi-arid region in the southern part of Israel, extending from the Judean hills to the Arabian Desert. It is characterized by its dry climate and sparse vegetation. In the Bible, the Negeb is often mentioned in relation to the patriarchs, the Exodus, and the conquest of Canaan (Gen. 12:9; 13:1; 20:1; 24:62; Num. 13:17, 22; 21:1; Deut. 1:7; 34:3; Josh. 10:40; 11:16; 12:8).
The Negeb was allotted to the tribes of Judah and Simeon (Josh. 15:21; 19:8). It served as a refuge for David when he fled from Saul (1Sam. 27:10; 30:1, 14). The region is also mentioned in prophetic texts, often in the context of God's judgment or restoration (Isa. 21:1; 30:6; Jer. 13:19; 17:26; 32:44; 33:13; Obad. 1:19-20; Zech. 7:7).
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 39 verses across 14 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Genesis (5 verses)
Numbers (5 verses)
Deuteronomy (2 verses)
Joshua (6 verses)
Judges (3 verses)
1 Samuel (4 verses)
2 Samuel (1 verse)
2 Chronicles (1 verse)
Psalms (1 verse)
Isaiah (2 verses)
Jeremiah (4 verses)
Ezekiel (2 verses)
Obadiah (2 verses)
Zechariah (1 verse)