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Holon

Holon, a Levitical city in Judah's hill country, also called Hilen.

The name Holon means “a window; grief”

PlaceOld Testament2 books3 verses

Summary

A location first mentioned at Joshua 15:51; referred to as Holon (חֹלוֹן) or Hilen (חִילֵן).

Location

Identified as
Khirbet Alin
Certainty
Uncertain (15% of scholarship) · 2 other possible locations
Coordinates
31.662° N, 35.030° E
Holon
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Glossary entries

Holon Hilen

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Joshua 15:51חֹלוֹן · Holon
    Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.
  2. Joshua 21:15חֹלוֹן · Holon
    Holon, Debir,
  3. 1 Chronicles 6:58חִילֵן · Hilen
    Hilen, Debir,