Me-jarkon Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Me-jarkon, a place in the territory allotted to the tribe of Dan (Joshua 19:46).
Me-jarkon
PlaceA place in the territory of Dan
Names
- en Me-jarkon
- en Me Jarkon · Also called
- he מֵי הַיַּרְקוֹן · H4313
- bg Ме-Яркон
Location
Kind: River or spring
Modern name: Yarkon River
Certainty: Probable
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Me-jarkon Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Me-jarkon is mentioned in Joshua 19:46 as one of the places within the territory allotted to the tribe of Dan. The verse lists Me-jarkon along with other towns, such as Rakkon and Joppa. The name Me-jarkon means "waters of the Jarkon," suggesting it was located near a river or stream called Jarkon. However, no further details about the location or significance of Me-jarkon are provided in the Bible.
Me-jarkon Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Waters of yellowness, or clear waters, a river in the tribe of Dan (Josh. 19:46). It has been identified with the river ‘Aujeh, which rises at Antipatris.
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