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

Nephtoah

נֶפְתּוֹחַ/NEF-toh-ah/

“Opening”

Summary

Nephtoah was a spring or water source on the border between Judah and Benjamin, called 'the waters of Nephtoah.'

☩Location

The waters of Nephtoah were a landmark on the boundary between the territories of Judah and Benjamin. The spring is generally identified with Lifta, a village with abundant springs about two miles northwest of Jerusalem. The name may mean 'opening' and refers to a water source that marked a notable geographical point.

Key verses:Joshua 15:9Joshua 18:15

Related Verses2 mentions

Joshua· 2 verses

15:918:15

References

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