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Aphekah

אֲפֵקָה/a-FEE-kah/

“Feminine form of Aphek, meaning fortress or strength”

Summary

A city in the mountainous region of Judah, distinct from other places called Aphek.

☩Location

Aphekah was a city in the mountain tract of Judah, mentioned between Beth-tappuah and Humtah in the allocation of territory. The Hebrew accentuation distinguishes it from other similarly named cities. Its location required a site near Hebron, somewhere between that city and Tappuah.

Key verses:Joshua 15:53

Related Verses1 mention

Joshua· 1 verse

15:53

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Aphekah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Aphekah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).