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Kithlish

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Kithlish was a town in the lowland region of Judah. Its exact location is uncertain.

Definition

Kithlish, meaning “man’s wall,” was a town in the lowland region of Judah, or the Shephelah.

Biblical Usage

Kithlish appears in the list of towns belonging to Judah.

Historical Background

Its exact location is uncertain. It has been identified with Jelameh.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
A man’s wall, a town in the plain of Judah (Josh. 15:40). It has been identified with Jelameh.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(man’s wall), one of the towns of Judah, in the Shefelah or lowland. (Joshua 15:40)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kith'-lish (kithlish).</p><p>See CHITLISH.</p>
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