Bible Dictionary
Hannathon
A city on the northern boundary of Zebulun. Its exact location is uncertain, though it has been associated with Kefr ʿAnan.
Definition
Hannathon was a city on the northern boundary of Zebulun. Its exact location is uncertain, but it has been identified with Kefr ‘Anan.
Biblical Usage
Hannathon is named among the cities marking Zebulun’s territory.
Historical Background
The city has been associated with Kefar Hananyah of the Mishnah and with modern Kefr ‘Anan, about three miles southeast of er-Rameh.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(gracious), one of the cities of Zebulun. (Joshua 19:14)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>han'-a-thon (channathon): A city on the northern boundary of Zebulun (Jos 19:14). It is probably identical with Kefar Hananyah, which the Mishna gives as marking the northern limit of lower Galilee (Neubauer, Geog. du Talmud, 179). It is represented by the modern Kefr 'Anan, about 3 miles Southeast of er-Rameh.</p>