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The Bible Reader's Map.Author: Rawson, A.L. - Publisher: H.H. Lloyd & Co. - Date: 1873 · 1873

Chor Ashan

/kor-AY-shan/

furnace of smoke.

Summary

A town in southern Judah to which David sent spoil after his victory over the Amalekites, possibly identical with Ashan.

Location

Chor-Ashan was among the towns in southern Judah where David sent portions of the spoil taken from the Amalekites. It was one of 'the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.' The town may be identical with Ashan, also located in the south of Judah.

Key verses:1 Samuel 30:30Joshua 15:42

Related Verses2 mentions

1 Samuel· 1 verse

Joshua· 1 verse

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Chor-Ashan," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).