Atlas Biblica

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    Makaz

    מָקַץ

    Makaz, a place in one of the twelve administrative districts established by Solomon (1Ki.4.9).

    Where the story of Makaz happensWhere the gazetteer locates Makaz, framed to them: Makaz. 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.Makaz
    Where the gazetteer locates Makaz
    verses
    1
    first named
    1 Kings 4:9
    last named
    1 Kings 4:9
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.83°N · 34.93°E
    settlement31.83°N · 34.93°E

    Deir Muheisin (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 4 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Makaz in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Makaz is mentioned in 1Ki.4.9 as one of the places included in the fifth administrative district established by King Solomon. The district was governed by Ben-Deker and included Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan. Its location or significance of Makaz are provided in the Bible. It was likely a town or village within the territory of Judah, but its exact location is unknown.

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    Where to read it

    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — one, across 1 book.

    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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