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    Elonbeth-hanan

    אֵילוֹן בֵּית חָנָן

    Elonbeth-hanan, a city under the jurisdiction of Ben-Deker, one of Solomon's twelve governors.

    Where the story of Elonbeth-hanan happensWhere the gazetteer locates Elonbeth-hanan, framed to them: Elonbeth-hanan. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Elonbeth-hanan
    Where the gazetteer locates Elonbeth-hanan
    verses
    1
    first named
    1 Kings 4:9
    last named
    1 Kings 4:9
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.85°N · 35.11°E
    settlement31.85°N · 35.11°E

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    Description

    Elonbeth-hanan in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Elonbeth-hanan is mentioned in 1Ki.4.9 as part of the list of twelve districts overseen by King Solomon's governors. It was under the jurisdiction of Ben-Deker, along with the towns of Makaz, Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh.

    The name Elonbeth-hanan means "oak of the house of grace" or "terebinth of the house of mercy." This suggests it may have been a significant tree or grove associated with a place of worship or a location where important events took place.

    Based on the other cities mentioned alongside it, it was likely situated in the Shephelah region or the nearby hill country of Judah.

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    1. 1 Kings1 verse

      4:9

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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