Bible Dictionary
Rakkon
Rakkon was a town in the territory of Dan, near the coast and north of Joppa. Its precise identification is uncertain.
Definition
Rakkon was a well-watered town belonging to Dan, near the coast and not far from Joppa. Its exact identification is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Rakkon is named among the places in the inheritance of Dan.
Historical Background
It has been identified with Tell er-Rakkeit, about six miles north of Joppa near the mouth of the river ‘Aujeh.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A place upon the shore, a town belonging to Dan (Josh. 19:46). It is now Tell er-Rakkeit, 6 miles north of Joppa, on the sea-shore, near the mouth of the river ‘Aujeh, i.e., “yellow water.” (See KANAH.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the temple) (of the head), a well-watered place in the inheritance of Dan, not fur from Joppa. (Joshua 19:46)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>rak'-on (ha-raqqon; Hierakon).</p><p>See ME-JARKON.</p>