Hali
חֵלִי/HAY-ly/
“Necklace”
Summary
Hali was a town on the border of the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher.
☩Location
Hali was a town on the boundary of the tribal territory of Asher, mentioned between Helkath and Beten in the list of border towns. The name means "necklace." The precise location is uncertain, but Van de Velde has suggested it may be identified with the site of Ala, where rock-hewn foundations of a large ancient city are visible, located about five hours northeast of Akka (Acre).
Key verses:Joshua 19:25
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Hali," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Hali," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Hali," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).