Gibbethon

 

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Gibbethon

Meaning - Mound

A height, a city of the Philistines in the territory of Dan, given to the Kohathites (Josh. 19:44; 21:23). Nadab the king of Israel, while besieging it, was slain under its walls by Baasha, one of his own officers (1 Kings 15:27). It was in the possession of the Philistines after the secession of the ten tribes (2 Chr. 11:13, 14).

Associated with modern Tell el-Melat.

 

Scriptures

Jos_19:44

Jos_21:23

1Ki_15:27

1Ki_16:15

1Ki_16:17

2 Chr. 11:13-14