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Kison

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Kison is an alternate or inaccurate form of the name Kishon, the stream associated with Deborah’s victory and Elijah’s judgment on the prophets of Baal.

Definition

Kison is an inaccurate or alternative form of Kishon, the winding stream of central Palestine.

Biblical Usage

The name occurs in Psalm 83:9 in reference to the stream associated with Israel’s historical victory.

Historical Background

Kison is not presented as a separate river; it is a variant representation of the name Kishon.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(winding), an inaccurate mode of representing the name Kishon. (Psalms 83:9)
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