Secacah was a town located in the wilderness region of Judah (Josh. 15:61).
Also known as Sekakah
Secacah is mentioned only once in the Bible, in the list of towns allotted to the tribe of Judah in the wilderness region (Josh. 15:61). The wilderness of Judah was a barren and sparsely populated area in the eastern part of Judah's territory, bordering the Dead Sea. The exact location of Secacah is unknown, but it was likely situated in this arid region.
Approximate location: 31.767, 35.283 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Enclosure, one of the six cities in the wilderness of Judah, noted for its “great cistern” (Josh. 15:61). It has been identified with the ruin Sikkeh, east of Bethany.
(thicket), one of the six cities of Judah which were situated in the Midbar (“wilderness”), that is, the tract bordering on the Dead Sea. (Joshua 15:61) Its portion is not known.
shadow; covering; defense
SEC'ACAH (enclosure), one of the six cities in the wilderness of Judah, on the western side of the Dead Sea. Josh 15:61. Conder suggests its identity with the ruin Sikkeh, east of Bethany.
SEC'ACAH (enclosure), one of the six cities in the wilderness of Judah, on the western side of the Dead Sea. Josh 15:61. Conder suggests its identity with the ruin Sikkeh, east of Bethany.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5527
These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,
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