Places in the Bible · Settlement

Aner

Aner is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is another name for Taanach. The name means “answer; song; affliction.”

Where is Aner?

Approx. 32.5215, 35.2191 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

IdentificationTypeConfidence
another name for TaanachsettlementMedium

Aner in the Bible dictionary

A city of Manasseh given to the Levites of Kohath’s family (1 Chr. 6:70).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →

Verses that mention Aner

  • 1 Chronicles 6:70

    And out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with her suburbs, and Bileam with her suburbs, for the family of the remnant of the sons of Kohath.