Makaz, a place in one of the twelve administrative districts established by Solomon (1Ki.4.9).
Makaz is mentioned in 1Ki.4.9 as one of the places included in the fifth administrative district established by King Solomon. The district was governed by Ben-Deker and included Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan. Its location or significance of Makaz are provided in the Bible. It was likely a town or village within the territory of Judah, but its exact location is unknown.
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(end), a place, apparently a town, named once only— (1 Kings 4:9)—in the: specification of the jurisdiction of Solomon a commissariat officer, Ben-Dekar. Makaz has not been discovered.
MA'KAZ (end), a place where one of Solomon's officers resided. 1 Kgs 4:9. Conder suggests that it is the modern Mokkus.
MA'KAZ (end), a place where one of Solomon's officers resided. 1 Kgs 4:9. Conder suggests that it is the modern Mokkus.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4739
Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;
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