Nave’s Topical Bible

Beth-Shemesh

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Beth-shemesh in Easton’s Bible DictionaryWhat the word means and where it comes from
1. A priestly city of the tribe of Dan Jos 21:16; 1Sa 6:15; 1Ch 6:59
On the northern border of territory of the tribe of Judah Jos 15:10; 1Sa 6:9,12
In later times transferred to the tribe of Judah 2Ki 14:11
Mentioned in Solomon's commission districts 1Ki 4:9
Amaziah taken prisoner at 2Ki 14:11-13; 2Ch 25:21-23
Retaken by the Philistines 2Ch 28:18
Called BETH-SHMESH Jos 19:41
2. A city near Jerusalem Jos 19:22
3. A fortified city of the territory of the tribe of Naphtali Jos 19:38; Jud 1:33
4. An idolatrous temple Jer 43:13

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