(meadow). A prefix for several names of towns and places. (1) The “plain of the vineyards” (Judg. 11:33; see margin) (2) A city in the north of Palestine, attacked by Joab (2 Sam. 20:14-15). Probably same as Abel-Beth-Maachah. “Plain of the vineyard” (Judg. 11:33, margin note.) “Great stone of” (1 Sam. 6:18).