Bible Dictionary
Holon
Holon was a town in the hill country of Judah assigned to the Levites. Another town of the same name was located in the plain of Moab, though its site is unknown.
Definition
Holon was the name of two towns. One was in the hill country of Judah and was assigned to the Levites; another was probably an important town in the plain or plateau of Moab. The site of the Moabite town is unknown.
Biblical Usage
The Judahite Holon appears in the list of Levitical towns. The Moabite Holon is mentioned among the places of the plain of Moab.
Historical Background
The Judahite town may be identified with the ruins of Beit`Alam and is called Hilen in a related genealogical list. The site of the Moabite Holon has not been identified.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ho'-lon (cholon or chowlon):</p><p>(1) One of the towns in the hill country of Judah (Jos 15:51) assigned to the Levites 21:15). In 1Ch 6:58 (Hebrew 43), it is HILEN (which see). The site may be the important ruins of Beit`Alam (see PEF, III, 313, 321, Sh XXI).</p><p>(2) Probably once an important town in the "plain," i.e. plateau, of Moab (Jer 48:21); the site is unknown.</p>