Tappuah (1)
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, identified with either Tell Fara or Khirbet el-Maqatir in the West Bank.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A Canaanite royal city located on the border between the tribal territories of Ephraim and Manasseh, with archaeological identifications proposed at Tell Fara and Khirbet el-Maqatir.
What is the meaning of Tappuah (1) in the Bible?
A Canaanite royal city located on the border between the tribal territories of Ephraim and Manasseh, with archaeological identifications proposed at Tell Fara and Khirbet el-Maqatir.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Tappuah clarifies the geographical boundaries of the tribal allotments in Joshua 16 and provides context for the military campaigns described in Joshua 12 and 17.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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