City in the Jordan valley, mentioned with Beth-shean. 1 Kings 4:12 . To the border of this place Gideon pursued the Midianites. Judges 7:22 . From here Elisha, was called to be a prophet. 1 Kings 19:16 . Its site is identified by Major Conder with Ain Helweh 32 19' N, 35 30' E.
Originally published with the title A New and Concise Bible Dictionary by George Morrish (London), the Morrish Bible Dictionary is more than a dictionary of Bible words.Wikipedia
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