Cun
Cun is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Ras Baalbek.
Where is Cun?
Approx. 34.2597, 36.4236 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ras Baalbek | settlement | Medium |
| another name for Berothai | settlement | Medium |
| Tell Maqne | settlement | Low |
| not a place (verb) | special | Low |
Cun in the Bible dictionary
One of the cities of Hadarezer, king of Syria. David procured brass (i.e., bronze or copper) from it for the temple (1 Chr. 18:8). It is called Berothai in 2 Sam. 8:8; probably the same as Berothah in Ezek. 47:16.
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Verses that mention Cun
- 1 Chronicles 18:8
Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.