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Beth-dagon

Disambiguation

The source enumerates 2 distinct subjects under Beth-dagon. Jump to one below, or read in order.

  1. 1.A city in the low country or plain of Judah, near Philistia (Josh.
  2. 2.A city near the south-east border of Asher (Josh.

House of Dagon.

  1. Beth-dagon (1)

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    A city in the low country or plain of Judah, near Philistia (Josh. 15:41); the modern Beit Degan, about 5 miles from Lydda.

  2. Beth-dagon (2)

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    A city near the south-east border of Asher (Josh. 19:27). It was a Philistine colony. It is identical with the modern ruined village of Tell D’auk.

In the Bible

2

Verses where Beth-dagon is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Joshua 15:41

    Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages.

  • Joshua 19:27

    then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left.

Scripture on Beth-dagon

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Beth-dagon references

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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