(strength). (1) Grandson of Reuben (Num. 16:1). (2) City of Lower Egypt (Gen. 41:45,50). Bethshemesh or “house of the sun” (Jer. 43:13). In Greek, Heliopolis, “city of the sun” (Ezek. 30:17 marg.). Noted for its learning, opulence, temples, shrines, monuments, sphinxes, and religious schools.