Ijon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Ijon was an ancient fortified city located in the region of Naphtali in northern Israel.
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Ijon was a town in the territory of Naphtali, first mentioned in connection with the invasion of Ben-hadad and later captured by Tiglath-pileser. The name survives in that of Merj A`yun, a rich plain to the Northwest of Tell el Qady.
What is the meaning of Ijon in the Bible?
Ijon was a town in the territory of Naphtali, first mentioned in connection with the invasion of Ben-hadad and later captured by Tiglath-pileser. The name survives in that of Merj A`yun, a rich plain to the Northwest of Tell el Qady.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Ijon helps readers understand the geographical scope of the Aramean conflicts and the extent of Assyrian military campaigns against the northern kingdom of Israel.
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