Hosah
Hosah is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Tell Rachidiyeh. The name means “trusting.”
Where is Hosah?
Approx. 33.2367, 35.2152 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tell Rachidiyeh | settlement | Medium |
| Khirbet el Hos | settlement | Low |
| another name for Tyre | settlement | Low |
| Kefr Yasif | settlement | Low |
Hosah in the Bible dictionary
A place on the border of the tribe of Asher (Josh. 19:29), a little to the south of Zidon.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Hosah
- Joshua 19:29
And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib: