Hannathon
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in lower Galilee identified with the biblical Hanathon and likely corresponding to the later village of Kefar Hananyah.
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A town situated on the northern boundary of the tribe of Zebulun, generally identified with the site of Kefar Hananyah and represented by the modern village of Kefr 'Anan.
What is the meaning of Hannathon in the Bible?
A town situated on the northern boundary of the tribe of Zebulun, generally identified with the site of Kefar Hananyah and represented by the modern village of Kefr 'Anan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this site clarifies the territorial extent of the tribe of Zebulun and helps readers visualize the geographical boundaries described in the Book of Joshua.
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