Kartan
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Levitical city assigned to the Gershonite clan within the tribal territory of Naphtali.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A city located in the territory of Naphtali, designated for the Gershonite Levites, and identified with Kiriathaim in 1 Chronicles 6:76.
What is the meaning of Kartan in the Bible?
A city located in the territory of Naphtali, designated for the Gershonite Levites, and identified with Kiriathaim in 1 Chronicles 6:76.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Kartan clarifies the specific land distribution among the Levitical clans and helps readers understand the geographical context of the Gershonite settlements in the northern kingdom.
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