Elkosh
Elkosh is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is El Kauzeh.
Where is Elkosh?
Approx. 33.1214, 35.3383 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| El Kauzeh | settlement | Low |
| another name for Capernaum | settlement | Low |
| Tel Maresha | settlement | Medium |
| Al Qush | settlement | Low |
| within 10 km of Beth-barah | settlement | Low |
Elkosh in the Bible dictionary
God my bow, the birth-place of Nahum the prophet (Nah. 1:1). It was probably situated in Galilee, but nothing definite is known of it.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Elkosh
- Nahum 1:1
The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.