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Janum

יָנוּם/JAY-num/

“Slumber”

Summary

A town in the hill country of Judah near Hebron.

☩Location

Janum was a town in the mountainous region of Judah, mentioned between Eshean and Beth-tappuah in the territory allotted to Judah. The associated names indicate a district immediately northwest of Hebron. The site has been tentatively identified with Beni Naim, though other possible locations have been suggested.

Key verses:Joshua 15:53

Related Verses1 mention

Joshua· 1 verse

15:53

References

  1. 1.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Janum," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  2. 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Janum," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  3. 3.George Morrish, "Janum," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).