Ashan
עָשָׁן/AY-shan/
“Smoke”
☩City Assignment
Ashan was originally listed among the cities of Judah in the Shephelah (lowland) region. It was later assigned to Simeon, whose territory was carved out of Judah's allotment. Subsequently, it became one of the cities given to the Levites as part of their inheritance scattered throughout Israel.
Key verses:Joshua 15:42Joshua 19:71 Chronicles 4:321 Chronicles 6:59
Related Verses5 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ashan," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Ashan," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).