Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

BETH-SHEMESH

1. A priestly city of the tribe of Dan Josh. 21:16; 1 Sam. 6:15; 1 Chr. 6:59
   • On the northern border of territory of the tribe of Judah Josh. 15:10; 1 Sam. 6:9, 12
   • In later times transferred to the tribe of Judah 2 Ki. 14:11
   • Mentioned in Solomon's commission districts 1 Ki. 4:9
   • Amaziah taken prisoner at 2 Ki. 14:11-13; 2 Chr. 25:21-23
   • Retaken by the Philistines 2 Chr. 28:18
   • Called BETH-SHMESH Josh. 19:41
2. A city near Jerusalem Josh. 19:22
3. A fortified city of the territory of the tribe of Naphtali Josh. 19:38; Judg. 1:33
4. An idolatrous temple Jer. 43:13