City in the Jordan valley, mentioned with Beth-shean (1 Kings 4:12). To the border of this place Gideon pursued the Midianites (Judg. 7:22). From here Elisha was called to be a prophet (1 Kings 19:16). Its site is identified by Major Conder with Ain Helweh, 32° 19' N, 35° 30' E.