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Michmethath

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(stony). Border mark of Manasseh (Josh. 17:7⁷And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of En-tappuah. (Joshua 17:7)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Boundary of Ephraim and Manasseh (Josh. 16:6⁶And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah; (Joshua 16:6); Josh. 17:7⁷And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of En-tappuah. (Joshua 17:7)). Identified by some with Sahel Mukhnah, 32° 11' N, 35° 17' E.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

4366 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Mikmthath

Phonic:

mik-meth-awth’

Meaning:

apparently from an unused root meaning to hide; concealment; Mikmethath, a place in Palestine

KJV Usage:

Michmethath

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Place of hiding; concealment:―a place in Palestine, Josh. 16:6. {Locus absconsionis}