Bible Dictionary
Jinah
Jinah was a city on the southern boundary of Judah, near Edom. Its exact location is uncertain.
Definition
Jinah was a city of Judah situated on the tribe’s extreme southern boundary, next to Edom. Its precise location is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Jinah is listed among the cities of Judah in the southern area of the tribal territory.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies Jinah as lying near Edom, at the extreme southern limit of Judah, but gives no secure modern identification.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(lamentation), a city of Judah, on the extreme south boundary of the tribe, next to Edom. (Joshua 15:22)