Aphek
Aphek, a city allotted to the tribe of Asher.
The name Aphek means “Aphekah, Aphik, strength; a rapid torrent”
PlaceOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at Joshua 13:4; referred to as Aphek or Aphik (אֲפֵק).
Location
- Certainty
- Likely (83% of scholarship) · 3 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 32.846° N, 35.112° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
Mentions
- Joshua 13:4אֲפֵק · Aphek; אֲפִיק · Aphik…to the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Mearah of the Sidonians to Aphek, as far as the border of the Amorites;
- Joshua 19:30אֲפֵק · Aphek; אֲפִיק · AphikUmmah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages.
- Judges 1:31אֲפֵק · Aphek; אֲפִיק · AphikAsher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.