Lexical Definition
יִתְנָן Yithnân (yith-nawn') Ithnan N:N--L
from the same as תַּנִּין; extensive
Ithnan.
- § Ithnan = "hire"
- Jithnan, a place in Palestine
1) one of the towns in the extreme south of Judah; site unknown
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִתְנָֽן | and Ithnan | Josh.15.23 |
| Ιονάν | Ithnan | LXX.Josh.15.23 |
Extended Information
- one of the towns in the extreme south of Judah
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִתְנָ֑ן proper name, of a location (etymology dubious) city in the Negeb of Judah Josh 15:23 (followed by זִיף vJosh 15:24), ᵐ5 A Ιθναζιφ, ᵐ5L Ιθναν Ζειφ; site unknown.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 15:23 · 15:24 |
Profile
Ithnan • A town in the Negev of Judah
Ithnan, a town in the Negev region of Judah (Joshua 15:23).
- A location near Beersheba בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע only mentioned at Jos.15.23;
- only referred to as Ithnan יִתְנָן.
Ithnan was a town located in the Negev, the southern desert region of Judah (Joshua 15:23). It was part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah during the division of the Promised Land. The town is mentioned only once in the Bible, and no additional details about its history or significance are provided. Its exact location remains unknown.
All entries for Ithnan: יִתְנָן