Bible Dictionary

Janum

The name Janum means “sleeping”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Slumber, a town in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:53).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(slumber), a town of Judah in the mountain district, apparently not far from Hebron. (Joshua 15:53)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ja'-num (Qere, yanum, Kethibh yanim).

See JANIM.