District in the north of Syria lying between Hamath and Damascus. Saul fought against its kings, and David subdued them; but they were still troublesome in Solomon’s time (1 Sam. 14:47; 2 Sam. 8:3-12; 2 Sam. 10:6,8; 2 Sam. 23:36; 1 Kings 11:23; 1 Chron. 18:3-9; 1 Chron. 19:6; 2 Chron. 8:3; Psalm 60 title).