Bene-Berak
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite settlement located in the lowland region of Philistia, identified with the modern site of Ibn Ibraq.
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Beneberak is an ancient town located in the territory of the tribe of Dan, identified with the modern village of Ibn Ibraq approximately one hour southeast of Jaffa.
What is the meaning of Bene-Berak in the Bible?
Beneberak is an ancient town located in the territory of the tribe of Dan, identified with the modern village of Ibn Ibraq approximately one hour southeast of Jaffa.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Beneberak as part of the tribal allotment of Dan clarifies the geographical scope of the inheritance described in Joshua 19:45, helping readers visualize the territorial distribution of the tribes within the biblical narrative.
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