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Nazareth April 28th 1839David Roberts (artist), Louis Haghe (lithographer) · 1842

Me Jarkon

מֵי הַיַּרְקוֹן

Waters of Yellow-Green

Summary

A town in Dan's territory, its name meaning 'waters of yellow-green,' likely referring to nearby waters.

Location

Me-jarkon appears in Dan's territorial allotment: 'And Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho' (Joshua 19:46). Its proximity to Japho (Joppa) places it in the coastal plain. The name suggests 'yellow waters,' possibly referring to a stream with sandy sediment or yellowish appearance.

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Joshua· 1 verse