Michmethath
Michmethath is a mountain mentioned in 2 verses. Its most likely location is Khirbet en Nabi.
Where is Michmethath?
Approx. 32.1772, 35.2672 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet en Nabi | settlement | Medium |
| Khirbet Ibn Naser | settlement | Medium |
| Mount Kabir | mountain | Low |
| Wadi Bedan | river | Low |
| not a proper name (geographical landmark) | special | Low |
Michmethath in the Bible dictionary
Hiding-place, a town in the northern border of Ephraim and Manasseh, and not far west of Jordan (Josh. 16:6; 17:7).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Verses that mention Michmethath
- Joshua 16:6
And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanath–shiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;
- Joshua 17:7
And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of En–tappuah.