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Eltekon

אֶלְתְּקֹן/el-TEE-kon/

God is its foundation

Summary

A city in the hill country of Judah, in the district north of Hebron.

Location

Eltekon was a city in the mountain district of Judah, mentioned after Maarath and Beth-anoth in the group north of Hebron. The exact site is uncertain, though some identify it with Deit Sahur el-Atikah southeast of Jerusalem. It may be the Altaqu mentioned in Assyrian inscriptions.

Key verses:Joshua 15:59

Related Verses1 mention

Joshua· 1 verse

References

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