And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,
Key themes
PeaceInheritanceRestCovenant fidelity
Glossary
- Dilean Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Nagila.
- Joktheel Place
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Subdued by God. (1. ) A city of Judah near Lachish (Josh. 15, 38). Perhaps the ruin Kutlaneh, south of Gezer. (2. ) Amaziah, king of Judah, undertook a great expedition against Edom. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.
- Mizpeh Place
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Or Miz’peh, watch-tower; the look-out. (1. ) A place in Gilead, so named by Laban, who overtook Jacob at this spot ( Gen. 31:49 ) on his return to Palestine from Padan-aram. Modern identification: Tel Nagila.