Kartan
Kartan is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Khirbet el Qureiyeh.
Where is Kartan?
Approx. 33.1119, 35.4625 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet el Qureiyeh | settlement | Medium |
| Tel Raqqat | settlement | Low |
Kartan in the Bible dictionary
Double city, a town of Naphali, assigned to the Gershonite Levites, and one of the cities of refuge (Josh. 21:32). It was probably near the north-western shore of the Sea of Tiberias, identical with the ruined village el-Katanah.
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Verses that mention Kartan
- Joshua 21:32
And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammoth–dor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.