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Real Places, Real History
Commentators focus on identifying the locations mentioned, such as Hannathon and the valley of Iphtah-el. Scholars connect these ancient names to known historical sites, like Jotapata (famous for its defense against the Romans), and even suggest the name Iphtah-el means 'God's opening.' This detailed geography grounds the biblical account in real-world history, showing these were not mythical places but a tangible inheritance.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Theologian
Hannathon, more properly Channathon, has been supposed by some to be the Cana of Galilee of the New Testament, and Jiphthah-el is probably the pres…
19th Century
Bishop
Hannathon (Kefr-’Andn, sheet 9) is the northeast corner of the boundary. The valley (ravine) of Jiphthah-el (God’s openin…
17th Century
Pastor
And the border compasses it from the north side to
Hannathon
This is the northern bor…
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17th Century
Minister
In the division to each tribe of Israel, the prophetic blessings of Jacob were fulfilled. They chose for themselves, or it was divided to them by l…