Achshaph, a Canaanite city defeated by Joshua and allotted to Asher.
Also known as Akshaph
Achshaph was a Canaanite city-state mentioned in the conquest narratives of the book of Joshua. Its king, along with other northern Canaanite kings, formed an alliance against Israel led by Jabin king of Hazor (Joshua 11:1). However, Joshua defeated this coalition, capturing and destroying their cities, including Achshaph (Joshua 11:10-23). Achshaph is listed among the kings defeated by Joshua (Joshua 12:20) and later allotted to the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:25). The exact location of Achshaph is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the western Galilee region, north of Mount Carmel.
Approximate location: 32.952, 35.174 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Fascination, a royal city of the Canaanites, in the north of Palestine (Josh. 11:1; 12:20; 19:25). It was in the eastern boundary of the tribe of Asher, and is identified with the modern ruined village of Kesaf or Yasif, N.E. of Accho.
(fascination), a city within the territory of Asher, named between Beten and Alammelech, (Joshua 19:25) originally the seat of a Canaanite king. (Joshua 11:1; 12:20)
ACH'SHAPH (enchantment), a city of Canaan, Josh 11:1 ,Josh 12:20, allotted to Asher. Josh 19:25. Some have located it at Khaifa, near Mount Carmel : Robinson at El-Kesaf, above the sources of the Jordan; the Palestine Fund "Memoirs " give Kesaf, as Khurhet-Iksaf, and accept Robinson's suggestion.
ACH'SHAPH (enchantment), a city of Canaan, Josh 11:1 ,Josh 12:20, allotted to Asher. Josh 19:25. Some have located it at Khaifa, near Mount Carmel : Robinson at El-Kesaf, above the sources of the Jordan; the Palestine Fund "Memoirs " give Kesaf, as Khurhet-Iksaf, and accept Robinson's suggestion.
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3 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0407
Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
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