Makaz

Makaz, a place in one of the twelve administrative districts established by Solomon.
PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location near Shaalbim only mentioned at 1 Kings 4:9; only referred to as Makaz (מָקַץ).

Location

Identified as
Deir Muheisin
Certainty
Uncertain (16% of scholarship) · 4 other possible locations
Coordinates
31.827° N, 34.932° E
Makaz
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Glossary entries

Makaz

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;