Michmethath, a place on the border between the territories of Ephraim and Manasseh (Joshua 16:6; 17:7).
Also known as Mikmethath · Michmethah
Michmethath is mentioned twice in the Bible as a place situated on the border between the territories allocated to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh (Joshua 16:6; 17:7). In Joshua 16:6, it is described as being east of Taanath-shiloh and is one of the points defining the border of Ephraim. In Joshua 17:7, Michmethath is said to be south of Shechem and is part of the border description of Manasseh. The exact location of Michmethath is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the hill country of central Canaan.
Approximate location: 32.183, 35.283 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4366
and out toward the Sea. From Michmethath on the north it turned eastward toward Taanath-shiloh and passed by it to Janoah on the east.
Now the border of Manasseh went from Asher to Michmethath near Shechem, then southward to include the inhabitants of En-tappuah.
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