Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(building of God). (1) Stronghold in Judah (Josh. 15:11); Jabneh (2 Chron. 26:6). (2) Place in Naphtali (Josh. 19:33).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Border city between Judah and Dan. It was taken from the Philistines by Uzziah (Josh. 15:11; 2 Chron. 26:6). Identified with Yebnah, 31° 52' N, 34°, 44' E.
2. Border city of Naphtali (Josh. 19:33). Identified with Yemma, 32° 42' N, 35° 30' E.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 1129 and 410: built of God; Jabneel, the name of two places in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
God will build
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
The building of God; God buildeth:―the name of two places in Palestine [JABNEH], Josh. 15:11. {Aedificatio Dei}