Joktheel, a town in the Shephelah (lowland) region of Judah (Joshua 15:38).
Joktheel was a town located in the Shephelah, the lowland region of Judah, according to Joshua 15:38. It was part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah during the division of the Promised Land. The town is mentioned only once in the Bible, and no additional information about its history or significance is provided. Its exact location is unknown, but it was likely situated in the western foothills of Judah, between the coastal plain and the Judean mountains.
Approximate location: 31.565, 34.847 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Subdued by God. (1.) A city of Judah near Lachish (Josh. 15, 38). Perhaps the ruin Kutlaneh, south of Gezer. (2.) Amaziah, king of Judah, undertook a great expedition against Edom (2 Chr. 25:5-10), which was completely successful. He routed the Edomites and slew vast numbers of them. So wonderful did this victory appear to him that he acknowledged that it could have been achieved only by the special help of God, and therefore he called Selah (q.v.), their great fortress city, by the name of Joktheel (2 Kings 14:7).
JOK'THEEL (subdued of God). A city in the territory of Judah, and near Lachish, on the Philistine plain. Josh 15:38. The name given to Sela after it was taken by Amaziah, 2 Kgs 14:7; 2 Chr 25:11-12; perhaps the stronghold of Petra. See Sela.
JOK'THEEL (subdued of God). A city in the territory of Judah, and near Lachish, on the Philistine plain. Josh 15:38. The name given to Sela after it was taken by Amaziah, 2 Kgs 14:7; 2 Chr 25:11-12; perhaps the stronghold of Petra. See Sela.
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Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel,
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