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Elteknon

Places & Geography • Old Testament
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Elteknon was a town in the hill country of Judah. Its exact location is unknown.

Definition

Elteknon was a town in the hill country of Judah. Its name means “God its foundation.”

Biblical Usage

Elteknon appears in the list of towns belonging to the tribe of Judah.

Historical Background

Its precise location has not been identified.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God its foundation), one of the towns of the tribe of Judah in the mountains. (Joshua 15:59) It has not yet been identified.
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