Joktheel

  1. A town in the Shephelah of Judah near Lachish (Joshua 15:38).

  2. An ancient Edomite stronghold originally named Sela. Amaziah changed its name to Joktheel after defeating the Edomites (2 Kings 14:7).

People and places

Joktheel: A town in the Shephelah region of Judah Sela: Edomite stronghold captured by King Amaziah of Judah