Beth-dagon
Beth-dagon is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Khirbet Dajun. The name means “the house of corn, or of fish.”
Where is Beth-dagon?
Approx. 31.9836, 34.8086 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet Dajun | settlement | Medium |
| Tel Haraqim | settlement | Low |
| Bayt Dajan | settlement | Low |
Beth-dagon in the Bible dictionary
House of Dagon. (1.) A city in the low country or plain of Judah, near Philistia (Josh. 15:41); the modern Beit Degan, about 5 miles from Lydda.
(2.) A city near the south-east border of Asher (Josh. 19:27). It was a Philistine colony. It is identical with the modern ruined village of Tell D’auk.
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Verses that mention Beth-dagon
- Joshua 15:41
And Gederoth, Beth–dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: