Lexical Definition
מָקַץ Mâqats (maw-kats') Makaz N:N--L
from קָצַץ; end
Makaz.
- § Makaz = "end"
- Makats, a place in Palestine
1) a place in Israel; site unknown
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בְּמָקַ֥ץ | in Makaz | 1Kgs.4.9 |
| Μακάσ | Makaz | LXX.1Kgs.4.9 |
Extended Information
- a place in Israel
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מָקַץ proper name, of a location in Israel, site unknown, 1Kgs 4:9 ᵐ5 Μαχεμας, A Μαχμας (i.e. מִכְמָס), ᵐ5L Μαγχας. מִקְצוֺעַ, מִקְצֹעַ, [מַקְצוּעָה, מְקֻצְעֹת] see קצע. מִקְצָת see קְצָת.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 4:9 |
Profile
Makaz • A place in one of Solomon's administrative districts
Makaz, a place in one of the twelve administrative districts established by Solomon (1 Kings 4:9).
- A location near Shaalbim שַׁעַלְבִים only mentioned at 1Ki.4.9;
- only referred to as Makaz מָקַץ.
Makaz is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:9 as one of the places included in the fifth administrative district established by King Solomon. The district was governed by Ben-Deker and included Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan. Its location or significance of Makaz are provided in the Bible. It was likely a town or village within the territory of Judah, but its exact location is unknown.
All entries for Makaz: מָקַץ