Idalah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Idalah was an ancient settlement located in the tribal territory of Zebulun, identified by Talmudic tradition with the site of Churyeh.
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A town in the territory of Zebulun, named with Shimron and Beth-lehem. The Talmud identifies it with Churyeh.
What is the meaning of Idalah in the Bible?
A town in the territory of Zebulun, named with Shimron and Beth-lehem. The Talmud identifies it with Churyeh.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Idalah with Churyeh helps clarify the specific boundaries of the tribe of Zebulun and situates the biblical narrative within a recognizable physical landscape.
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