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From: Concise Bible Dictionary: H By: George A. Morrish

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1. Mount in the territory of Dan, mentioned with Aijalon, held by the Amorites, who became tributary to Israel (Judg. 1:35³⁵But the Amorites would dwell in mount Heres in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim: yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so that they became tributaries. (Judges 1:35)).

2. The same name occurs in the margin of Isaiah 19:18¹⁸In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the Lord of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction. (Isaiah 19:18) as the name of the “city of destruction,” or “city of the sun” in Egypt.

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