A place name designating a town in the southern wilderness of Judah, listed in Joshua 15:62 among settlements in the desert region near the Dead Sea. The name appears with the definite article (הַנִּבְשָׁן), marking it as a known location. Its precise site remains unidentified, though it was grouped with other wilderness towns like En-gedi and the City of Salt. The region was sparsely populated, characterized by rugged terrain and limited water sources. The name may derive from a root suggesting dryness or barrenness, fitting the harsh desert environment.