Names of Places: J to L

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48 names.

Jaan — another name of Ijon (H and I page).

Jaar — another name of Kiriath-jearim.

Jabbok יַבֹּק1 placeRiver. "emptying" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jabbokיַבֹּק

Say it: yab-boq

BDB: "emptying"

Strong’s (H2999): probably from H1238 (בָּקַק); pouring forth

First in: Genesis 32:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Zarqa River.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 7 verses. First named in Genesis 32:22. Open the verse

Jabesh יָבֵשׁ1 placeCity or town. "dry" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jabeshיָבֵשׁ

Say it: ya-vesh

BDB: "dry"

Strong’s (H3003): the same as H3002 (יָבֵשׁ) (also יָבֵישׁ; often with the addition of H1568 (גִּלְעָד), i.e. Jabesh of Gilad)

First in: 1 Samuel 11:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jabesh-gilead

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יָבֵשׁ (H3003), גִּלְעָד (H1568).

First in: Judges 21:8 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Jabesh-gilead.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell el Maqlub.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tell Abu el Kharaz; Tall al Meqbarah.
OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.
Named in 18 verses. First named in Judges 21:8. Open the verse

Jabesh-gilead — another name of Jabesh.

Jabez יַעְבֵּץ1 placeCity or town. "sorrow" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jabezיַעְבֵּץ

Say it: ya-bets

BDB: "sorrow"

Strong’s (H3258): from an unused root probably meaning to grieve; sorrowful

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:55 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Bethlehem.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Arad.
OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:55. Open the verse

Jabneel יַבְנְאֵל2 places"God causes to build" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jabneelיַבְנְאֵל

Say it: yav-ne-el

BDB: "God causes to build"

Strong’s (H2995): from H1129 (בָּנָה) and H410 (אֵל); built of God

First in: Joshua 15:11 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jabnehיַבְנֶה

Say it: yav-neh

Strong’s (H2996): from H1129 (בָּנָה); a building

First in: 2 Chronicles 26:6 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Jabneh.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:11).
Site today: Yibna.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Yavne Yam.
OpenBible.info draws on 32 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:11. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:33).
Site today: Tel Yin’am.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Horbat Yamma.
OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:33. Open the verse

Jabneh — another name of Jabneel.

Jagur יָגוּר1 placeCity or town. "he sojourns" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jagurיָגוּר

Say it: ya-gur

BDB: "he sojourns"

Strong’s (H3017): probably from H1481 (גּוּר); a lodging

First in: Joshua 15:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:21).
Site today: Tel Ira.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:21. Open the verse

Jahaz יַ֫הַץ1 placeCity or town. "trodden down" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahazיַ֫הַץ

Say it: ya-hats

BDB: "trodden down"

Strong’s (H3096): or יַהְצָה; or (feminine) יַהְצָה; from an unused root meaning to stamp; perhaps threshing-floor

First in: Isaiah 15:4 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jahzahיַ֫הַץה

Say it: ya-hats

BDB: "trodden down"

Strong’s (H3096): or יַהְצָה; or (feminine) יַהְצָה; from an unused root meaning to stamp; perhaps threshing-floor

First in: Numbers 21:23 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Jahzah.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Reuben (Joshua 13:18).
Site today: Khirbet el Medeiyineh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Libb; Er Remeil; Khirbet Iskander.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 9 verses. First named in Numbers 21:23. Open the verse

Jahzah — another name of Jahaz.

Jair יָאִיר1 place"he enlightens" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jairיָאִיר

Say it: ya-ir

BDB: "he enlightens"

Strong’s (H2971): from H215 (אוֹר); enlightener

First in: Joshua 13:30 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 13:30. Open the verse

Janim יָנוּם1 placeCity or town. "asleep" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Janimיָנוּם

Say it: ya-nim

King James Version spelling: Janum

BDB: "asleep"

Strong’s (H3241): from H5123 (נוּם); asleep

First in: Joshua 15:53 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:53).
Site today: Bani Nai’im.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:53. Open the verse

Janoah יָנ֫וֹחָה2 places"He rests" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Janoahיָנ֫וֹחָה

Say it: ya-no-chah

King James Version spelling: Janohah

BDB: "He rests"

Strong’s (H3239): from H3240 (יָנַח); quiet

First in: Joshua 16:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Janoahיָנוֹחַ

Say it: ya-no-ach

BDB: "He rests"

Strong’s (H3239): from H3240 (יָנַח); quiet

First in: 2 Kings 15:29 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Ephraim (Joshua 16:6).
Site today: Khirbet Yanun.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Yanun; Bab en Naqb; Khirbet Marah el Inab.
OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 16:6. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Yanouh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Yanuh; Khirbet Niha; Givat ha Shoqet.
OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Kings 15:29. Open the verse

Japhia יָפִיעַ1 placeCity or town. "shining" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Japhiaיָפִיעַ

Say it: ya-phi-a

BDB: "shining"

Strong’s (H3309): from H3313 (יָפַע); bright

First in: Joshua 19:12 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:12).
Site today: Yafa.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Mashhad.
OpenBible.info draws on 32 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:12. Open the verse

Jarmuth יַרְמוּת2 places"heights" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jarmuthיַרְמוּת

Say it: yar-mut

BDB: "heights"

Strong’s (H3412): from H7311 (רוּם); elevation

First in: Joshua 10:3 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:35).
Site today: Tel Yarmuth.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Joshua 10:3. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Ramoth.
Site today: Kokab el Hawa.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Remeth.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 21:29. Open the verse

Jattir יַתִּיר1 placeCity or town. "plenty" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jattirיַתִּיר

Say it: yat-tir

BDB: "plenty"

Strong’s (H3492): from H3498 (יָתַר); redundant

First in: Joshua 15:48 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:48).
Site today: Khirbet Attir.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 15:48. Open the verse

Javan1 placeLand or region.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: Ionia.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Isaiah 66:19. Open the verse

Jazer יַעְזֵר1 placeCity or town. "helped" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jazerיַעְזֵר

Say it: ya-a-zer

King James Version spelling: Jaazer

BDB: "helped"

Strong’s (H3270): or יַעְזֵר; from H5826 (עָזַר); helpful

First in: Numbers 21:32 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Gad (Joshua 13:25); the Bible says “Jazer of Gilead” (1 Chronicles 26:31).
Site today: Khirbet Sara.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Jazzir; Tell el Areme.
OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.
Named in 12 verses. First named in Numbers 21:32. Open the verse

Jazer Sea יַעְזֵר1 placeSea or lake. "helped" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sea of Jazerיַעְזֵר

Say it: ya-a-zer

BDB: "helped"

Strong’s (H3270): or יַעְזֵר; from H5826 (עָזַר); helpful

First in: Jeremiah 48:32 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Sea or lake or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Jazer.
Site today: Khirbet Jazzir.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Jazer.
OpenBible.info draws on 5 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 48:32. Open the verse

Jebus — another name of Jerusalem.

Jegar-sahadutha — another name of Ramoth (O to R page).

Jehovah is there — another name of Jerusalem.

Jehovah-jireh1 placeHill. The Bible tells how this place got its name.

“And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of Jehovah it shall be provided.”

The Bible says: Genesis 22:14 (ASV). Open the verse

The place

Kind: Hill or City or town or Tree.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Mount Moriah.
Site today: Mount Moriah.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Moreh; The same place as Mamre.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 22:14. Open the verse

Jehud יְהֻד1 placeCity or town. "beauty" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehudיְהֻד

Say it: ye-hud

BDB: "beauty"

Strong’s (H3055): a briefer form of one corresponding to H3061 (יְהוּד)lemma יְהיּד yod, corrected to יְהוּד

First in: Joshua 19:45 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:45).
Site today: Yehud.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Yazur.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:45. Open the verse

Jekabzeel יְקַבְצְאֵל1 place"God gathers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jekabzeelיְקַבְצְאֵל

Say it: ye-qav-tse-el

BDB: "God gathers"

Strong’s (H3343): from H6908 (קָבַץ) and H410 (אֵל); God will gather

First in: Nehemiah 11:25 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Nehemiah 11:25. Open the verse

Jericho יְרִיחוֹ1 placeCity or town. "its moon" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jerichoיְרִיחוֹ

Say it: ye-ri-cho

BDB: "its moon"

Strong’s (H3405): or יְרֵחוֹ; or variation (1 Kings 16:34) יְרִיחֹה; perhaps from H3394 (יָרֵחַ); its month; or else from H7306 (רוּחַ); fragrant

First in: Numbers 22:1 Open the verse

Greek · JerichoἹεριχώ

Say it: Hierichō

Strong’s (G2410): of Hebrew origin (H3405)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְרִיחוֹ (H3405): "its moon"

First in: Matthew 20:29 Open the verse

Hebrew · City of Palmsעִיר הַתְּמָרִים

Say it: ir hat-t-ma-rim

Strong’s (H5899): from H5892 (עִיר) and the plural of H8558 (תָּמָר) with the article interpolated; city of the palmtrees

First in: Deuteronomy 34:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: City of Palms.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Ephraim (Joshua 16:7); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:12).
Site today: Tell es Sultan.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- The oldest layers at Tell es-Sultan, the mound of ancient Jericho, go back to about 10,500 B.C. Between about 9000 and 7000 B.C. it was already a large settlement where people lived all year. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Ancient Jericho/Tell es-Sultan".
- From that early time a wall, a ditch and a stone tower still stand. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Ancient Jericho/Tell es-Sultan".
- The mound holds twenty-nine layers of settlement, beside 'Ain es-Sultan, a spring that flows all year. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Ancient Jericho/Tell es-Sultan".
- Encyclopaedia Britannica calls Jericho one of the oldest settlements in the world where people have lived without a break. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Jericho".
Named in 61 verses. First named in Numbers 22:1. Open the verse

Jericho, Valley of — see Valley of Jericho (T to Z page).

Jeruel יְרוּאֵל1 placeLand or region. "taught by God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeruelיְרוּאֵל

Say it: ye-ru-el

BDB: "taught by God"

Strong’s (H3385): from H3384 (יָרָה) and H410 (אֵל); founded of God

First in: 2 Chronicles 20:16 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Jeruel.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 20:16. Open the verse

Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם1 placeCity or town. "teaching of peace" (BDB)

“It shall be eighteen thousand reeds round about: and the name of the city from that day shall be, Jehovah is there.”

The Bible says: Ezekiel 48:35 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם

Say it: ye-ru-sha-laim

BDB: "teaching of peace"

Strong’s (H3389): rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of H3390 (יְרוּשָׁלֵם))); probably from (the passive participle of) H3384 (יָרָה) and H7999 (שָׁלַם); founded peaceful

First in: Joshua 10:1 Open the verse

Aramaic · Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם

Say it: ye-ru-sha-lem

BDB: "teaching of peace"

Strong’s (H3390): (Aramaic) corresponding to H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם)

First in: Ezra 4:8 Open the verse

Greek · JerusalemἹεροσόλυμα

Say it: Hierosoluma

Strong’s (G2414): of Hebrew origin (H3389)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם (H3389): "teaching of peace"

First in: Matthew 2:1 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · JerusalemἹερουσαλήμ

Say it: Hierousalēm

Strong’s (G2419): of Hebrew origin (H3389)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם (H3389): "teaching of peace"

First in: Matthew 23:37 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · JerusalemἹεροσολυμίτης

Say it: Hierosolumitēs

Strong’s (G2415): from G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα); a Hierosolymite

First in: Mark 1:5 Open the verse

Hebrew · Salemשָׁלֵם

Say it: sha-lem

Strong’s (H8004): the same as H8003 (שָׁלֵם); peaceful

First in: Genesis 14:18 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jebusיְבוּס

Say it: ye-vus

Strong’s (H2982): from H947 (בּוּס); trodden, i.e. threshing-place

First in: Judges 19:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Zionצִיּוֹן

Say it: tsiy-yon

Strong’s (H6726): the same (regularly) as H6725 (צִיּוּן)lemma צִיוּן missing dagesh, corrected to צִיּוּן

First in: 2 Samuel 5:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Arielאֲרִיאֵל

Say it: a-ri-el

BDB: "lion of God" or "lioness of God"

Strong’s (H740): the same as H739 (אֲרִיאֵל)

First in: Isaiah 29:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hephzibahחֶפְצִי־בָהּ

Say it: cheph-tsi bah

King James Version spelling: Hephzi-bah

BDB: "my delight is in her"

Strong’s (H2657): from H2656 (חֵפֶץ) with suffixes; my delight (is) in her

First in: Isaiah 62:4 Open the verse

Hebrew · Forsakenעָזַב

Say it: a-zav

Strong’s (H5800): a primitive root

First in: Isaiah 62:4 Open the verse

Hebrew · Desolateשְׁמָמָה

Say it: shi-me-mah

Strong’s (H8077): or שִׁמָמָה; feminine of H8076 (שָׁמֵם)

First in: Isaiah 62:4 Open the verse

Hebrew · Beulahבָּעַל

Say it: ba-al

Strong’s (H1166): a primitive root; also as denominative from H1167 (בַּעַל)

First in: Isaiah 62:4 Open the verse

Greek · ZionΣιών

Say it: Siōn

King James Version spelling: Sion

Strong’s (G4622): of Hebrew origin (H6726)

First in: Matthew 21:5 Open the verse

Greek · SalemΣαλήμ

Say it: Salēm

Strong’s (G4532): of Hebrew origin (H8004)

First in: Hebrews 7:1 Open the verse

Hebrew

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יְהֹוָה (H3068), עִיר (H5892).

First in: Isaiah 60:14 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jehovah is there

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יְהֹוָה (H3068), שָׁם (H8033).

First in: Ezekiel 48:35 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Ariel, Hephzibah, Forsaken, Desolate, Beulah, Jebus, Jehovah is there, Salem, Zion.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:8); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:28).
Site today: Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Encyclopaedia Britannica dates to about 1000 B.C. the time when David made the city the capital of Israel. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Jerusalem summary".
- The First Temple was finished in 957 B.C. and destroyed by the Babylonians in 587 or 586 B.C. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Temple of Jerusalem".
- The Second Temple was finished in 515 B.C. and destroyed by the Romans in A.D. 70. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Temple of Jerusalem".
- The Western Wall in the Old City is all that remains of the retaining wall around the Temple Mount. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Temple of Jerusalem".
Named in 888 verses. First named in Genesis 14:18. Open the verse

Jeshanah יְשָׁנָה1 placeCity or town. "storage" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeshanahיְשָׁנָה

Say it: ye-sha-nah

BDB: "storage"

Strong’s (H3466): feminine of H3465 (יָשָׁן)

First in: 2 Chronicles 13:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Burj el Isaneh.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 13:19. Open the verse

Jeshimon יְשִׁימוֹן1 placeLand or region.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeshimonיְשִׁימוֹן

Say it: ye-shi-mon

Strong’s (H3452): from H3456 (יָשַׁם)

First in: 1 Samuel 23:19 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Jeshimon.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 5 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 23:19. Open the verse

Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ1 placeCity or town. "he is saved" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeshuaיֵשׁוּעַ

Say it: ye-shu-a

BDB: "he is saved"

Strong’s (H3442): for H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); he will save

First in: Nehemiah 11:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tel Yeshua.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Horbat Beer Shama.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Nehemiah 11:26. Open the verse

Jetur יְטוּר1 placeLand or region. "enclosed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jeturיְטוּר

Say it: ye-tur

BDB: "enclosed"

Strong’s (H3195): probably from the same as H2905 (טוּר); encircled (i.e. inclosed)

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:19 Open the verse

Greek · IturaeaἸτουραΐα

Say it: Itouraia

King James Version spelling: Iturea

Strong’s (G2484): of Hebrew origin (H3195)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְטוּר (H3195): "enclosed"

First in: Luke 3:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: Ituraea.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Ituraea.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:19. Open the verse

Jezreel יִזְרְעֶאל3 places"God sows" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jezreelיִזְרְעֶאל

Say it: yiz-re-el

BDB: "God sows"

Strong’s (H3157): from H2232 (זָרַע) and H410 (אֵל); God will sow

First in: 2 Samuel 4:4 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jezreelיִזְרְעֵאלִי

Say it: yiz-re-e-li

Strong’s (H3158): patronymically from H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל)

First in: 1 Samuel 27:3 Open the verse

The 3 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:56).
Site today: Near Juttah.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Kufeir; Khirbet Fattuh; Khirbet Tarrama.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 8 verses. First named in Joshua 15:56. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:18).
Site today: Tel Yizre’el.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 35 reference books for this place.
Named in 35 verses. First named in Joshua 19:18. Open the verse
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Samuel 4:4. Open the verse

Jezreel, Valley of — see Valley of Jezreel (T to Z page).

Jogbehah יׇגְבְּהָה1 placeCity or town. "lofty" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jogbehahיׇגְבְּהָה

Say it: yog-be-hah

BDB: "lofty"

Strong’s (H3011): feminine from H1361 (גָּבַהּ); hillock

First in: Numbers 32:35 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet Jubeiha.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tell Safut.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 32:35. Open the verse

Jokdeam יׇקְדְעָם1 placeCity or town. "burning of a people" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jokdeamיׇקְדְעָם

Say it: yoq-de-am

BDB: "burning of a people"

Strong’s (H3347): from H3344 (יָקַד) and H5971 (עַם); burning of (the) people

First in: Joshua 15:56 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:56).
Site today: Khirbet er Raqqa.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:56. Open the verse

Jokmeam — another name of Jokneam and Kibzaim.

Jokneam יׇקְנְעָם1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jokneamיׇקְנְעָם

Say it: yoq-ne-am

Strong’s (H3362): from H6969 (קוּן) and H5971 (עַם); (the) people will be lamented

First in: Joshua 12:22 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jokmeamיׇקְמְעָם

Say it: yoq-me-am

Strong’s (H3361): from H6965 (קוּם) and H5971 (עַם); (the) people will be raised

First in: 1 Kings 4:12 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Jokmeam.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:11).
Site today: Tel Yokneam.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 12:22. Open the verse

Joktheel יׇקְתְאֵל1 placeCity or town. "the blessedness of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joktheelיׇקְתְאֵל

Say it: yoq-te-el

BDB: "the blessedness of God"

Strong’s (H3371): probably from the same as H3348 (יָקֶה) and H410 (אֵל); veneration of God (compare H3354 (יְקוּתִיאֵל))

First in: Joshua 15:38 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:38).
Site today: Near Lachish.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Near Zanoah; Khirbet Umm al Baqar; Khirbet Beit Lei.
OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:38. Open the verse

Joppa יָפוֹ1 placeCity or town. beautiful (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Joppaיָפוֹ

Say it: ya-pho

King James Version spelling: Japho

Strong’s (H3305): or יָפוֹא; (Ezra 3:7), from H3302 (יָפָה); beautiful

First in: Joshua 19:46 Open the verse

Greek · JoppaἸόππη

Say it: Ioppē

Strong’s (G2445): of Hebrew origin (H3305)

First in: Acts 9:36 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:46).
Site today: Jaffa.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 14 verses. First named in Joshua 19:46. Open the verse

Jordan יַרְדֵּן1 placeRiver. a descender (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jordanיַרְדֵּן

Say it: yar-den

Strong’s (H3383): from H3381 (יָרַד); a descender

First in: Genesis 13:10 Open the verse

Greek · JordanἸορδάνης

Say it: Iordanēs

Strong’s (G2446): of Hebrew origin (H3383); the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden)

First in: Matthew 3:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Jordan River.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- The Jordan flows through Lake Tiberias (the Sea of Galilee), then takes in its main side river, the Yarmuk, and ends in the Dead Sea, far below sea level. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Jordan River summary".
- Christians know it as the place where John the Baptist baptized Yeshua (Jesus), and it is still a place of Christian pilgrimage and baptism. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Jordan River summary".
- On the east bank of the Jordan, north of the Dead Sea, the site called "Bethany Beyond the Jordan" (Al-Maghtas) is believed to be where John baptized Yeshua. It has Roman and Byzantine remains, among them churches, chapels and a monastery, and Tell Al-Kharrar, also called Elijah's Hill. It was added to the World Heritage List in 2015. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Sites in Italy, Jordan and Saudi Arabia inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List".
Named in 179 verses. First named in Genesis 13:10. Open the verse

Jotbah יׇטְבָה1 placeCity or town. "pleasing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jotbahיׇטְבָה

Say it: yot-vah

BDB: "pleasing"

Strong’s (H3192): from H3190 (יָטַב); pleasantness

First in: 2 Kings 21:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet Shifat.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Karm er Ras; The same place as Jotbathah; Et Taba.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Kings 21:19. Open the verse

Jotbathah יׇטְבָ֫תָה1 placeCity or town. "pleasantness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jotbathahיׇטְבָ֫תָה

Say it: yot-va-tah

King James Version spelling: Jotbath

BDB: "pleasantness"

Strong’s (H3193): from H3192 (יׇטְבָה)

First in: Numbers 33:33 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town or Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Taba.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Ein Yotvata; Et Taba; Ein Weibeh.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Numbers 33:33. Open the verse

Judah — another name of Judea.

Judea יְהוּדָה1 placeLand or region. "praised" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Judeaיְהוּדָה

Say it: ye-hu-dah

BDB: "praised"

Strong’s (H3063): from H3034 (יָדָה); celebrated

First in: Ezra 9:9 Open the verse

Greek · JudeaἸουδαία

Say it: Ioudaia

King James Version spelling: Jewry

Strong’s (G2449): feminine of G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) (with G1093 (γῆ) implied); the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa)

First in: Matthew 2:1 Open the verse

Aramaic · Judahיְהוּד

Say it: ye-hud

Strong’s (H3061): (Aramaic) contracted from a form corresponding to H3063 (יְהוּדָה)

First in: Ezra 5:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: Judah.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Judea.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 52 verses. First named in Ezra 5:1. Open the verse

Juttah יֻטָּה1 placeCity or town. "stretched out" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Juttahיֻטָּה

Say it: yut-tah

BDB: "stretched out"

Strong’s (H3194): or יוּטָה; from H5186 (נָטָה); extended

First in: Joshua 15:55 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:55).
Site today: Yatta.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:55. Open the verse

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45 names.

Kabzeel קַבְצְאֵל1 placeCity or town. "God gathers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kabzeelקַבְצְאֵל

Say it: qav-tse-el

BDB: "God gathers"

Strong’s (H6909): from H6908 (קָבַץ) and H410 (אֵל); God has gathered

First in: Joshua 15:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:21).
Site today: Khirbet Hora.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tel Ira.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 15:21. Open the verse

Kadesh קָדֵשׁ1 placeCity or town. "holy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kadeshקָדֵשׁ

Say it: qa-desh

BDB: "holy"

Strong’s (H6946): the same as H6945 (קָדֵשׁ); sanctuary

First in: Genesis 14:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · En-mishpatעֵין מִשְׁפָּט

Say it: en mish-pat

Strong’s (H5880): from H5869 (עַיִן) and H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט); fountain of judgment

First in: Genesis 14:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kadesh-barneaקָדֵשׁ בַּרְנֵעַ

Say it: qa-desh bar-ne-a

Strong’s (H6947): from the same as H6946 (קָדֵשׁ) and an otherwise unused word (apparently compounded of a correspondent to H1251 (בַּר) and a derivative of H5128 (נוּעַ)) meaning desert of a fugitive; Kadesh of (the) Wilderness of Wandering

First in: Numbers 32:8 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Kedeshקֶ֫דֶשׁ

Say it: qe-desh

BDB: "holy place"

Strong’s (H6943): from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); a sanctum

First in: Joshua 15:23 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Kadesh-barnea, En-mishpat.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:3).
Site today: Ain el Qudeirat.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Ein Qedeis.
OpenBible.info draws on 41 reference books for this place.
Named in 26 verses. First named in Genesis 14:7. Open the verse

Kadesh-barnea — another name of Kadesh.

Kain קַ֫יִן1 placeCity or town. "smiths" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kainקַ֫יִן

Say it: qa-yin

King James Version spelling: Cain

BDB: "smiths"

Strong’s (H7014): the same as H7013 (קַיִן) (with a play upon the affinity to H7069 (קָנָה))

First in: Numbers 24:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:57).
Site today: Khirbet Bani Dar.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 24:22. Open the verse

Kamon קָמוֹן1 placeCity or town. "raised" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kamonקָמוֹן

Say it: qa-mon

King James Version spelling: Camon

BDB: "raised"

Strong’s (H7056): from H6965 (קוּם); an elevation

First in: Judges 10:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Qamm.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Umm el Ghozlan; Qanawat; Krak Canatha.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 10:5. Open the verse

Kanah קָנָה2 places"reed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Kanahקָנָה

Say it: qa-nah

BDB: "reed"

Strong’s (H7071): feminine of H7070 (קָנֶה); reediness

First in: Joshua 16:8 Open the verse

Greek · CanaΚανᾶ

Say it: Kana

Strong’s (G2580): of Hebrew origin (compare H7071)

BDB, for the Hebrew name קָנָה (H7071): "reed"

First in: John 2:1 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Wadi Qana.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Yarkon River.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 16:8. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Other names: Cana.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:28).
Site today: Qana.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 19:28. Open the verse

Karka קַרְקַע1 placeCity or town. "floor" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Karkaקַרְקַע

Say it: qar-qa

BDB: "floor"

Strong’s (H7173): the same as H7172 (קַרְקַע); ground-floor

First in: Joshua 15:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:3).
Site today: Ain Qoseimeh.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:3. Open the verse

Karkor קַרְקֹר1 placeCity or town. "foundation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Karkorקַרְקֹר

Say it: qar-qor

BDB: "foundation"

Strong’s (H7174): from H6979 (קוּר); foundation

First in: Judges 8:10 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town or Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Al Qarqar.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Karkagheisch; Carcaria; Al Baqa’a.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 8:10. Open the verse

Karnaim — another name of Ashteroth-karnaim (A page).

Kartah — another name of Kitron.

Kartan קַרְתָּן1 placeCity or town. city-plot (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kartanקַרְתָּן

Say it: qir-ya-ta-yim

Strong’s (H7178): from H7176 (קֶרֶת); city-plot

First in: Joshua 21:32 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet el Qureiyeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tel Raqqat.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 21:32. Open the verse

Kattath — another name of Kitron.

Kedar1 placeLand of a people.

The place

Kind: Land of a people.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: Kedar.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 9 verses. First named in Psalm 120:5. Open the verse

Kedemoth קְדֵמוֹת1 placeCity or town. "eastern" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kedemothקְדֵמוֹת

Say it: qe-de-mot

BDB: "eastern"

Strong’s (H6932): from H6923 (קָדַם); beginnings

First in: Deuteronomy 2:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Reuben (Joshua 13:18).
Site today: Aleiyan.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Er Remeil; Es Saliyeh; Qasr ez Za’feran I.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 2:26. Open the verse

Kedesh קֶ֫דֶשׁ1 placeCity or town. "holy place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kedeshקֶ֫דֶשׁ

Say it: qe-desh

BDB: "holy place"

Strong’s (H6943): from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); a sanctum

First in: Joshua 12:22 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kedesh-naphtali

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): קֶ֫דֶשׁ (H6943), נַפְתָּלִי (H5321).

First in: Judges 4:6 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Kedesh-naphtali.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:37); the Bible says “Kedesh in Galilee” (Joshua 20:7).
Site today: Tel Kedesh.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Kedesh-naphtali; Tell Abu Qedeis; The same place as Kedesh.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 10 verses. First named in Joshua 12:22. Open the verse

Kedesh-naphtali — another name of Kedesh.

Kehelathah קְהֵלָ֫תָה1 placeCamp on the journey. "assembly" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kehelathahקְהֵלָ֫תָה

Say it: qe-he-la-tah

BDB: "assembly"

Strong’s (H6954): from H6950 (קָהַל); convocation

First in: Numbers 33:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Camp on the journey or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Makheloth.
Site today: Kuntillet Ajrud.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:22. Open the verse

Keilah קְעִילָה1 placeCity or town. "fortress" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Keilahקְעִילָה

Say it: qe-i-lah

BDB: "fortress"

Strong’s (H7084): perhaps from H7049 (קָלַע) in the sense of enclosing; citadel

First in: Joshua 15:44 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:44).
Site today: Khirbet Qila.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 35 reference books for this place.
Named in 16 verses. First named in Joshua 15:44. Open the verse

Kenath קְנָת1 placeCity or town. "possession" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kenathקְנָת

Say it: qe-nat

BDB: "possession"

Strong’s (H7079): from H7069 (קָנָה); possession

First in: Numbers 32:42 Open the verse

Hebrew · Nophahנֹ֫פַח

Say it: no-phach

Strong’s (H5302): from H5301 (נָפַח); a gust

First in: Numbers 21:30 Open the verse

Hebrew · Nobahנֹ֫בַח

Say it: no-vach

BDB: "barking"

Strong’s (H5025): from H5024 (נָבַח); a bark

First in: Numbers 32:42 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Nobah, Nophah.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Qanawat.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Krak Canatha.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Numbers 21:30. Open the verse

Kerioth — another name of Kiriathaim.

Kerioth-hezron1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kerioth-hezron

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): קְרִיּוֹת (H7152), חֶצְרוֹן (H2696).

King James Version spelling: Kerioth and Hezron

First in: Joshua 15:25 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:25).
Site today: Khirbet el Qaryatein.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Hazor.
OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:25. Open the verse

Kibroth-hattaavah קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה1 placeCity or town. "graves of lust" (BDB)

“And the name of that place was called Kibroth-hattaavah, because there they buried the people that lusted.”

The Bible says: Numbers 11:34 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kibroth-hattaavahקִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה

Say it: qiv-rot hat-ta-a-vah

BDB: "graves of lust"

Strong’s (H6914): from the feminine plural of H6913 (קֶבֶר) and H8378 (תַּאֲוָה) with the article interposed; graves of the longing

First in: Numbers 11:34 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Erweis el Ebeirig.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Along Wadi Sa’l; Along Wadi al Aghaydira; Along Wadi Sudr.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Numbers 11:34. Open the verse

Kibzaim קִבְצַיִם1 placeCity or town. a double heap (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kibzaimקִבְצַיִם

Say it: qiv-tsa-yim

Strong’s (H6911): dual from H6908 (קָבַץ); a double heap

First in: Joshua 21:22 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jokmeamיׇקְמְעָם

Say it: yoq-me-am

Strong’s (H3361): from H6965 (קוּם) and H5971 (עַם); (the) people will be raised

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:68 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Jokmeam.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Jokmeam.
Site today: Tel al Mazar.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 21:22. Open the verse

Kidron קִדְרוֹן1 placeRiver. "dark" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Kidronקִדְרוֹן

Say it: qid-ron

BDB: "dark"

Strong’s (H6939): from H6937 (קָדַר); dusky place

First in: 2 Samuel 15:23 Open the verse

Greek · Kidronκέδρος

Say it: kedros

King James Version spelling: Cedron

Strong’s (G2748): of Hebrew origin (H6939)

BDB, for the Hebrew name קִדְרוֹן (H6939): "dark"

First in: John 18:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Valley of Jehoshaphat

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יְהוֹשָׁפָט (H3092), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: Joel 3:2 Open the verse

The place

Kind: River.
Other names: Valley of Jehoshaphat.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Kidron River.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 13 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 15:23. Open the verse

Kinah קִינָה1 placeCity or town. "lamentation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kinahקִינָה

Say it: qi-nah

BDB: "lamentation"

Strong’s (H7016): the same as H7015 (קִינָה)

First in: Joshua 15:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:22).
Site today: Horbat Uza.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Along Wadi el Qeini; Horbat Tayyav; En Hazeva.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:22. Open the verse

King's Highway1 placeRoad.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · King's Highway

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מֶ֫לֶךְ (H4428), דֶּ֫רֶךְ (H1870).

First in: Numbers 20:17 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Road.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: King’s Highway.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 20:17. Open the verse

King's Pool — another name of Shelah (S page).

King's Valley1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · King's Valley

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מֶ֫לֶךְ (H4428), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: Genesis 14:17 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Intersection of Kidron Valley and Valley of Hinnom.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as the Kidron; The same place as the Valley of Hinnom; Wadi al Joz.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 14:17. Open the verse

Kir קִיר2 places"wall" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kirקִיר

Say it: qir

BDB: "wall"

Strong’s (H7024): the same as H7023 (קִיר); fortress

First in: 2 Kings 16:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kirקִיר

Say it: qir

BDB: "wall"

Strong’s (H7024): the same as H7023 (קִיר); fortress

First in: Isaiah 15:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mizpehמִצְפֶּה

Say it: mits-peh

BDB: "watchtower"

Strong’s (H4708): the same as H4707 (מִצְפֶּה)

First in: 1 Samuel 22:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kir-haresethקִיר חֶרֶשׂ

Say it: qir che-re-s

Strong’s (H7025): or (feminine of the latter word) קִיר חֲרֶשֶׂת; from H7023 (קִיר) and H2789 (חֶרֶשׂ); fortress of earthenware

First in: 2 Kings 3:25 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Kir-hareseth, Mizpeh.
Region: Moab; the Bible says “Kir of Moab” (Isaiah 15:1).
Same place as: Kir-hareseth.
Site today: Kerak.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 7 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 22:3. Open the verse
Kind: Mountain range or Land or region or City or town or Valley.
Region: Assyria.
Site today: Der.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near the Kura River; Amuk Valley; The same place as Koa.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in 2 Kings 16:9. Open the verse

Kir-hareseth — another name of Kir.

Kiriathaim קִרְיָתַ֫יִם2 places"two cities" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kiriathaimקִרְיָתַ֫יִם

Say it: qir-ya-ta-yim

King James Version spelling: Kirjathaim

BDB: "two cities"

Strong’s (H7156): dual of H7151 (קִרְיָה); double city

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:76 Open the verse

Hebrew · Keriothקְרִיּוֹת

Say it: qe-riy-yot

BDB: "cities"

Strong’s (H7152): plural of H7151 (קִרְיָה); buildings

First in: Jeremiah 48:24 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Kerioth.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Reuben (Joshua 13:19).
Site today: Khirbet al Mukhayyat.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Qureiye; Al Qurayyat; Tall Jalul.
OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.
Named in 9 verses. First named in Genesis 14:5. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Kartan.
Site today: Khirbet el Qureiyeh.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:76. Open the verse

Kiriath-arba — another name of Hebron (H and I page).

Kiriath-arim — another name of Kiriath-jearim.

Kiriath-baal — another name of Kiriath-jearim.

Kiriath-huzoth קִרְיַת חֻצוֹת1 placeCity or town. "city of streets" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kiriath-huzothקִרְיַת חֻצוֹת

Say it: qir-yat chu-tsot

King James Version spelling: Kirjath-huzoth

BDB: "city of streets"

Strong’s (H7155): from H7151 (קִרְיָה) and the feminine plural of H2351 (חוּץ); city of streets

First in: Numbers 22:39 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Dibon.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Bamoth-baal; El Keryeh; The same place as Kiriathaim.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 22:39. Open the verse

Kiriath-jearim קִרְיַת יְעָרִים1 placeCity or town. "city of forests" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kiriath-jearimקִרְיַת יְעָרִים

Say it: qir-yat ye-a-rim

King James Version spelling: Kirjath-jearim

BDB: "city of forests"

Strong’s (H7157): or (Jeremiah 26:20) with the article interposed; or (Joshua 18:28) simply the former part of the word; or קִרְיַת עָרִים; from H7151 (קִרְיָה) and the plural of H3293 (יַעַר) or H5892 (עִיר); city of forests, or city of towns

First in: Joshua 9:17 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Kiriath-jearimקִרְיַת

Say it: qir-yat ye-a-rim

King James Version spelling: Kirjath

BDB: "city of forests"

First in: Joshua 18:28 Open the verse

Hebrew · Baalahבַּעֲלָה

Say it: ba-a-lah

BDB: "mistress"

Strong’s (H1173): the same as H1172 (בַּעֲלָה)

First in: Joshua 15:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kiriath-baalקִרְיַת בַּעַל

Say it: qir-yat ba-al

King James Version spelling: Kirjath-baal

Strong’s (H7154): from H7151 (קִרְיָה) and H1168 (בַּעַל); city of Baal

First in: Joshua 15:60 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jaarיַ֫עַר

Say it: ya-ar

Strong’s (H3293): from an unused root probably meaning to thicken with verdure

First in: Psalm 132:6 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Kiriath-arimקִרְיַת עָרִים

Say it: qir-yat ye-a-rim

King James Version spelling: Kirjath-arim

BDB: "city of forests"

First in: Ezra 2:25 Open the verse

Hebrew · Baale-judah

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): בַּעֲלָה (H1173), יְהוּדָה (H3063).

King James Version spelling: Baale of Judah

First in: 2 Samuel 6:2 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Kiriath-arim, Kiriath-baal, Baalah, Baale-judah, Jaar.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:9); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:14).
Site today: Deir el Azar.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 22 verses. First named in Joshua 9:17. Open the verse

Kiriath-sannah — another name of Debir (B to D page).

Kiriath-sepher — another name of Debir (B to D page).

Kishion קִשְׁיוֹן1 placeCity or town. hard ground (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kishionקִשְׁיוֹן

Say it: qish-yon

King James Version spelling: Kishon

Strong’s (H7191): from H7190 (קְשִׁי); hard ground

First in: Joshua 19:20 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kedeshקֶ֫דֶשׁ

Say it: qe-desh

BDB: "holy place"

Strong’s (H6943): from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); a sanctum

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:72 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Kedesh.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:20).
Site today: Tell Qisyon.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tell Rekhesh; Tell el Ajjul; Tell Abu Qedeis.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:20. Open the verse

Kishon קִישׁוֹן1 placeRiver. "winding" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kishonקִישׁוֹן

Say it: qi-shon

King James Version spelling: Kison

BDB: "winding"

Strong’s (H7028): from H6983 (קוֹשׁ); winding

First in: Judges 4:7 Open the verse

The place

Kind: River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Kishon River.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Nahal Tabor.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Judges 4:7. Open the verse

Kitron קִטְרוֹן1 placeCity or town. "incense" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kitronקִטְרוֹן

Say it: qit-ron

BDB: "incense"

Strong’s (H7003): from H6999 (קָטַר); fumigative

First in: Judges 1:30 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kattathקַטָּת

Say it: qat-tat

Strong’s (H7005): from H6996 (קָטָן); littleness

First in: Joshua 19:15 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kartahקַרְתָּה

Say it: qar-tah

Strong’s (H7177): from H7176 (קֶרֶת); city

First in: Joshua 21:34 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Kartah, Kattath.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:15).
Site today: Khirbet Qutteina.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tel Far; Tel Afek.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:15. Open the verse

Kittim1 placeIsland.

The place

Kind: Island.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Cyprus.
Site today: Cyprus.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 24:24. Open the verse

Koa קוֹעַ1 placeLand or region. "he-camel" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Koaקוֹעַ

Say it: qo-a

BDB: "he-camel"

Strong’s (H6970): probably from H6972 (קוּץ) in the original sense of cutting off; curtailment

First in: Ezekiel 23:23 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Gutium.
Site today: Gutium.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 23:23. Open the verse

Kub — another name of Libya.

Kue קֹוֶה1 placeLand or region.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kueקֹוֶה

Say it: qo-veh

Strong’s (H4723): or מִקְוֵה; (1 Kings 10:28), or מִקְוֵאlemma מִּקְוֵא extra dagesh, corrected to מִקְוֵא; (2 Chronicles 1:16), from H6960 (קָוָה)

First in: 1 Kings 10:28 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Adana.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 37 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Kings 10:28. Open the verse

L

33 names.

Laban לָבָן1 placeCamp on the journey. "white" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Labanלָבָן

Say it: la-van

BDB: "white"

Strong’s (H3837): the same as H3836 (לָבָן)

First in: Deuteronomy 1:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Camp on the journey or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Libnah.
Site today: Along Wadi el Beidha.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tel Abu Seleimeh; Sheikh ez Zuweid.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Deuteronomy 1:1. Open the verse

Lachish לָכִישׁ1 placeCity or town. "invincible" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lachishלָכִישׁ

Say it: la-khish

BDB: "invincible"

Strong’s (H3923): from an unused root of uncertain meaning

First in: Joshua 10:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:39).
Site today: Tell ed Duweir.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Lachish was one of the chief cities of the kingdom of Judah. Source: The British Museum, "Assyria: Lion hunts, Siege of Lachish and Khorsabad".
- In 701 B.C. it was captured by the Assyrian king Sennacherib (reigned 704 to 681 B.C.). Source: The British Museum, "Assyria: Lion hunts, Siege of Lachish and Khorsabad".
- Many of the carved stone panels shown in Room 10b of the British Museum picture the capture of the city. Source: The British Museum, "Assyria: Lion hunts, Siege of Lachish and Khorsabad".
Named in 22 verses. First named in Joshua 10:3. Open the verse

Lahmam לַחְמָס1 placeCity or town. "provisions" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lahmamלַחְמָס

Say it: lach-mas

BDB: "provisions"

Strong’s (H3903): probably by erroneous transcription for לַחְמָם; from H3899 (לֶחֶם); food-like

First in: Joshua 15:40 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:40).
Site today: Horbat Lehem.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Rasm el Kushukliya.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:40. Open the verse

Laish — another name of Dan (B to D page).

Laishah לַ֫יְשָׁה1 placeCity or town. "lion" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Laishahלַ֫יְשָׁה

Say it: lay-shah

King James Version spelling: Laish

BDB: "lion"

Strong’s (H3919): the same as H3918 (לַיִשׁ)

First in: Isaiah 10:30 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Isawiya.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Ras et Tawil; French Hill.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 10:30. Open the verse

Lakkum לַקּוּם1 placeCity or town. "fortification" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lakkumלַקּוּם

Say it: laq-qum

King James Version spelling: Lakum

BDB: "fortification"

Strong’s (H3946): from an unused root thought to mean to stop up by a barricade; perhaps fortification

First in: Joshua 19:33 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:33).
Site today: Horbat Kush.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Mansurah.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:33. Open the verse

Laodicea Λαοδίκεια1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · LaodiceaΛαοδίκεια

Say it: Laodikeia

Strong’s (G2993): from a compound of G2992 (λαός) and G1349 (δίκη)

First in: Colossians 2:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Laodicea on the Lycus.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 7 verses. First named in Colossians 2:1. Open the verse

Lasea Λασαία1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · LaseaΛασαία

Say it: Lasaia

Strong’s (G2996): of uncertain origin

First in: Acts 27:8 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Lasaea.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 27:8. Open the verse

Lasha לֶ֫שַׁע1 placeLand or region. a boiling spring (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lashaלֶ֫שַׁע

Say it: le-sah

Strong’s (H3962): from an unused root thought to mean to break through; a boiling spring

First in: Genesis 10:19 Open the verse

Hebrew · Nahalielנַחֲלִיאֵל

Say it: na-cha-li-el

Strong’s (H5160): from H5158 (נַחַל) and H410 (אֵל); valley of God

First in: Numbers 21:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region or City or town.
Other names: Nahaliel.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Callirrhoe.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Zoar; The same place as Dan.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 10:19. Open the verse

Lasharon שָׁרוֹן1 placeLand or region.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lasharonשָׁרוֹן

Say it: sha-ron

Strong’s (H8289): probably abridged from H3474 (יָשַׁר)

First in: Joshua 12:18 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Sharon.
Site today: Sharon Plain.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Sarona.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 12:18. Open the verse

Lebanon לְבָנוֹן1 placeLand or region. "whiteness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lebanonלְבָנוֹן

Say it: le-va-non

BDB: "whiteness"

Strong’s (H3844): from H3825 (לְבַב); (the) white mountain (from its snow)

First in: Deuteronomy 1:7 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Lebanon.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 56 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 1:7. Open the verse

Lebanon, Mount — see Mount Lebanon (M and N page).

Lebanon, Valley of — see Valley of Lebanon (T to Z page).

Lebaoth לְבָאוֹת1 placeCity or town. "witness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lebaothלְבָאוֹת

Say it: le-va-ot

BDB: "witness"

Strong’s (H3822): plural of H3833 (לָבִיא); lionesses

First in: Joshua 15:32 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:32).
Same place as: Beth-biri.
Site today: Jebel el Biri.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Beth-lebaoth.
OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:32. Open the verse

Leb-kamai — another name of Chaldea (B to D page).

Lebo-hamath — another name of Hamath (H and I page).

Lebonah לְבוֹנָה1 placeCity or town. "frankincense" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lebonahלְבוֹנָה

Say it: le-vo-nah

BDB: "frankincense"

Strong’s (H3829): the same as H3828 (לְבוֹנָה)

First in: Judges 21:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khan el Lubban.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Lubban Sherqujeh.
OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 21:19. Open the verse

Lehem — another name of Bethlehem (B to D page).

Lehi לֶחִי1 placeCity or town. from an unused root meaning to be soft (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lehiלֶחִי

Say it: le-chi

Strong’s (H3896): a form of H3895 (לְחִי)

First in: Judges 15:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Lehiלְחִי

Say it: le-chi

Strong’s (H3895): from an unused root meaning to be soft

First in: Judges 15:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet es Siyyagh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Arak Ismain; Bayt Itab.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Judges 15:9. Open the verse

Leshem — another name of Dan (B to D page).

Libnah לִבְנָה2 places"pavement" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Libnahלִבְנָה

Say it: liv-nah

BDB: "pavement"

Strong’s (H3841): the same as H3839 (לִבְנֶה)

First in: Joshua 10:29 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: Camp on the journey.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Along Wadi el Beidha.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Laban.
OpenBible.info draws on 5 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:20. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:42).
Site today: Tell Bornat.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tel Goded; Tel el Beida; Tel Zayit.
OpenBible.info draws on 38 reference books for this place.
Named in 15 verses. First named in Joshua 10:29. Open the verse

Libya Λιβύη1 placeLand or region. "empty-hearted (Da 11:43) or afflicted (Jer 46:9) (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Greek · LibyaΛιβύη

Say it: Libuē

Strong’s (G3033): probably from G3047 (λίψ)

First in: Acts 2:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Libyanלוּב

Say it: lu-vi

King James Version spelling: Lubim

BDB: "empty-hearted (Da 11:43) or afflicted (Jer 46:9)

Strong’s (H3864): or לֻבִּי; (Daniel 11:43), partrial from a name probably derived from an unused root meaning to thirst, i.e. a dry region; apparently

First in: 2 Chronicles 12:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Pulפּוּל

Say it: pul

BDB: "distinguishing"

Strong’s (H6322): of foreign origin

First in: Isaiah 66:19 Open the verse

Hebrew · Putפּוּט

Say it: put

King James Version spelling: Phut

BDB: "a bow"

Strong’s (H6316): of foreign origin

First in: Jeremiah 46:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kubכּוּב

Say it: kuv

King James Version spelling: Chub

Strong’s (H3552): of foreign derivation

First in: Ezekiel 30:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: Kub, Put, Pul.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Libya.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 10 verses. First named in 2 Chronicles 12:3. Open the verse

Lod לֹד1 placeCity or town. from an unused root of uncertain signification (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Lodלֹד

Say it: lod

Strong’s (H3850): from an unused root of uncertain signification

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:12 Open the verse

Greek · LyddaΛύδδα

Say it: Ludda

Strong’s (G3069): of Hebrew origin (H3850)

First in: Acts 9:32 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Lydda.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Lod.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 7 verses. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:12. Open the verse

Lo-debar לֹא דְבָר1 placeCity or town. pastureless (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lo-debarלֹא דְבָר

Say it: lo de-var

Strong’s (H3810): or לוֹ דבַר; (Samuel 9:4,5), or לִדְבִר; (Joshua 13:26), (probably rather לֹדְבַר ); from H3808 (לֹא) and H1699 (דֹּבֶר); pastureless

First in: 2 Samuel 9:4 Open the verse

Hebrew · Debirלִדְבִר

Say it: lid-vir

Strong’s (H1688): or (shortened) דְּבִר; (Joshua 13:26 (but see H3810 (לֹא דְבַר))), the same as H1687 (דְּבִיר)

First in: Joshua 13:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Debir.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Gad (Joshua 13:26).
Site today: Tel Dover.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Umm ed Debar; Tell el Hamme.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 13:26. Open the verse

Lower Gulloth1 placeSpring.

The place

Kind: Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Gulloth-mayim.
Site today: Near Khirbet Rabud.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:19. Open the verse

Lower Pool1 placePool.

The place

Kind: Pool.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 22:9. Open the verse

Lud2 placesNo meaning in these sources.

The 2 places with this name

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Lydia.
Site today: Lydia.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Isaiah 66:19. Open the verse
Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: Lydia.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The area around Tripoli.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Jeremiah 46:9. Open the verse

Luhith לוּחִית1 placeCity or town. "tablets" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Luhithלוּחִית

Say it: lu-chit

BDB: "tablets"

Strong’s (H3872): or לֻחוֹת; (Jeremiah 48:5), from the same as H3871 (לוּחַ); floored

First in: Isaiah 15:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Kathrabba.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Medinet er Ras.
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Isaiah 15:5. Open the verse

Luz לוּז1 placeCity or town. "almond tree" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Luzלוּז

Say it: luz

BDB: "almond tree"

Strong’s (H3870): probably from H3869 (לוּז) (as growing there)

First in: Judges 1:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Luweizeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Bethel.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 1:26. Open the verse

Lycaonia Λυκαονία1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · LycaoniaΛυκαονία

Say it: Lukaonia

Strong’s (G3071): perhaps remotely from G3074 (λύκος)

First in: Acts 14:6 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Lycaonia.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Acts 14:6. Open the verse

Lycia Λυκία1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · LyciaΛυκία

Say it: Lukia

Strong’s (G3073): probably remotely from G3074 (λύκος)

First in: Acts 27:5 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Lycia.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 27:5. Open the verse

Lydda — another name of Lod.

Lystra Λύστρα1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · LystraΛύστρα

Say it: Lustra

Strong’s (G3082): of uncertain origin

First in: Acts 14:6 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tel Lystra.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Acts 14:6. Open the verse