Joktheel
LocationsGeographical Setting
Joktheel is an ancient settlement mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, identified with two distinct sites: one in the Judean Shephelah and another in Edom.
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Joktheel denotes two biblical cities: one situated in the Shephelah region of Judah and another in Edom, which was previously known as Sela.
What is the meaning of Joktheel in the Bible?
Joktheel denotes two biblical cities: one situated in the Shephelah region of Judah and another in Edom, which was previously known as Sela.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Joktheel clarifies the extent of King Amaziah's military campaigns, illustrating the geopolitical reach of Judah into Edomite territory following the conflict in the Valley of Salt.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.