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AZNOTH-TABOR

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Aznothtabor, meaning “peaks of Tabor,” was a place in western Naphtali near Mount Tabor. Its precise location has not been identified.

Definition

Aznothtabor was a place in western Naphtali, evidently situated near Mount Tabor. Its name means “peaks of Tabor,” and its exact location is not known.

Biblical Usage

Aznothtabor is listed among the places belonging to the territory of Naphtali. Its biblical association is with the vicinity of Mount Tabor.

Historical Background

The site was evidently near Mount Tabor, but its precise locality has not been identified.

Historical Bible Dictionaries

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>az'noth-ta'-bor ('aznoth tabhor, "peaks of Tabor"): A place in western Naphtali, evidently in the vicinity of Mt. Tabor (Jos 19:34). The exact locality is not known.</p>
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