Ancient royal city of Canaan, on the most southern border of the coast of Phenicia. Its king was slain, but Manasseh could not drive out its inhabitants. It was tributary to David and Solomon (Josh. 11:2; Josh. 12:23; Josh. 17:11; Judg. 1:27; 1 Kings 4:11; 1 Chron. 7:29). Identified with Tantura, 32° 37' N, 34° 55' E.