Bible Dictionary
CUN
Cun was a city of Hadarezer, king of Syria, that David captured and plundered. The parallel account identifies the place as Berothah.
Definition
Cun was one of the cities of Hadarezer, king of Syria, that David captured and plundered.
Biblical Usage
Cun is mentioned in the account of David’s victories over Hadarezer. The parallel account names the corresponding city Berothah.
Historical Background
The King James Version spells the name Chun in the cited passage.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kun (kun, A, ek ton eklekton poleon, "from the chosen cities"): One of the cities of Hadarezer, king of Syria, spoiled by David (1Ch 18:8, the King James Version "Chun"). In the parallel passage (2Sa 8:8) its place is taken by BEROTHAH, which see.</p>