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Tochen

Tochen, a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon (1Chr. 4:32).

Also known as Token

Tochen is mentioned in 1Ch.4.32 as one of the towns allotted to the tribe of Simeon during the division of the Promised Land. It is listed along with other Simeonite towns such as Ain, Rimmon, and Ether. The exact location of Tochen is unknown, but it was likely situated in the Negev region, in the southern part of Judah's territory.

Approximate location: 31.810, 34.937 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas

Bible dictionary

Tochen Easton Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Measured, a town of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:32).

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Tochen Smith Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(task), a place mentioned in (1 Chronicles 4:32) only, among the towns of Simeon.

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Tochen Hitchcock Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary (1869)

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Tochen Hastings Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

TO'CHEN" (a measure), a place in Simeon, 1 Chr 4:32; not identified.

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Where Tochen appears

1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8507

1 Chronicles1

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