Gath-hepher
Gath-hepher is a settlement mentioned in 2 verses. Its most likely location is Tel Gat Hefer.
Where is Gath-hepher?
Approx. 32.7381, 35.3197 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Gat Hefer | settlement | High |
| Mashhad | settlement | Low |
Gath-hepher in the Bible dictionary
Wine-press of the well, a town of Lower Galilee, about 5 miles from Nazareth; the birthplace of Jonah (2 Kings 14:25); the same as Gittah-hepher (Josh. 19:13). It has been identified with the modern el-Meshed, a village on the top of a rocky hill. Here the supposed tomb of Jonah, Neby Yunas, is still pointed out.
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Verses that mention Gath-hepher
- Joshua 19:13
And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittah–hepher, to Ittah–kazin, and goeth out to Remmon–methoar to Neah;
- 2 Kings 14:25
He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gath–hepher.