(strength). (1) A royal city of the Canaanites, near Hebron (Josh. 12:18). Probably Aphekah (Josh. 15:53). (2) A city in the extreme north of Asher (Josh. 19:30). Probably Aphik (Judg. 1:31). (3) A place N. W. of Jerusalem (1 Sam. 4:1). (4) A Philistine encampment near Jezreel (1 Sam. 29:1). (5) A walled city of Syria (1 Kings 20:26).