GIBBETHON

A city of the Philistines, within the bounds of the tribe of Dan, and assigned to the Levites, Jos 19:44; 21:23. The Philistines, however, were not excluded; and in the time of Nadab they were its masters, and he was slain by Baasha while besieging it, 1Ki 15:27; 16:15. Its after-history, and its site are unknown.

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Gibbethon. Gibbethon
A height, a city of the Philistines in the territory of Dan, given to the Kohathites (Josh. 19:44; 21:23). Nadab the king of Israel, while besieging it, was slain under its walls by Baasha, one of his own officers (1 Kings 15:27). It was in the possession of the Philistines after the secession of the ten tribes (2 Chr. 11:13, 14).

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Gibbethon. a back; a high house

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GIBBETHON. → A city of the tribe of Dan Jos 19:44 → Allotted to the Levites Jos 21:23 → Besieged by Israel, while in possession of Philistines 1Ki 15:27; 16:15,17