Beth-shemesh
10 references
- 1. A priestly city of the tribe of Dan Josh. 21:16; 1 Sam. 6:15; 1 Chr. 6:59
- On the northern border of territory of the tribe of Judah Josh. 15:10; 1 Sam. 6:9,12
- In later times transferred to the tribe of Judah 2 Kgs. 14:11
- Mentioned in Solomon's commission districts 1 Kgs. 4:9
- Amaziah taken prisoner at 2 Kgs. 14:11-13; 2 Chr. 25:21-23
- Retaken by the Philistines 2 Chr. 28:18
- Called BETH-SHMESH Josh. 19:41
- 2. A city near Jerusalem Josh. 19:22
- 3. A fortified city of the territory of the tribe of Naphtali Josh. 19:38; Judg. 1:33
- 4. An idolatrous temple Jer. 43:13
From Nave's Topical Bible (1896). Public domain.