Bible Dictionary

A Visit With Jesus
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Gathhepher, Or Gittahhepher

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Gath-hepher, also called Gittah-hepher, was a town on Zebulun’s border and the birthplace of the prophet Jonah. It is identified with el-Meshhed near Nazareth.
Biblical Usage
The town is associated with Jonah as his native place and appears in the territorial description of Zebulun.
Scripture References
Joshua 19:12 Joshua 19:13 2 Kings 14:25