The Lantern

Concerning the Place Names in Sacred Scripture · Notes91

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In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Maresa, from the head" (96).

685. Maōn. Joshua 15:55; K. 130:12; L. 276:29.

Textual variant Manōn (Greek). Also by dittography from above K. 130:10 "it is now deserted" but could be correct information also (cf. K. 134:16).

The tribal entry has only a general localization. Possibly Tell or Kh Ma'in south of Chermēla (K. 92:20) and Chebrōn (K. 6:8). Perhaps border of Daroma (K. 26:10).

In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Maon, little habitation" (96).

686. Marōth. Joshua 15:59; K. 130:13; L. 276:31.

Simple tribal listing.

In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Maaroth, canes" (96).

687. Maddei (Maddi). Joshua 15:61; K. 130:14; L. 276:32.

Simple tribal listing.

In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Meddin, judgement" (96).

688. Maspha. Joshua 18:26; K. 130:15; L. 276:33.

Simple tribal listing. Possibly out of order.

689. Machtrōth. Joshua 17:7; K. 130:16; L. 276:34.

Textual variants in Greek sometimes ascribed to Zaboulōn or Beniamin.

Simple tribal listing.

690. Marala. Joshua 19:11; K. 130:17; L. 276:35.

Textual variants in Greek sometimes ascribed to Manassē or Beniamin.

Biblical information.

In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Marala, bitter embarkation" (96).

691. Masan. Joshua 19:26; K. 130:18; L. 276:36.

Tribal listing plus biblical information and location (Joshua 21:30).

692. Meeleph (Maeleb). Joshua 19:33; K. 130:20; L. 276:38.

Textual variant Methlem (Greek).

Simple tribal listing but the Greek confused the Hebrew M of "from" with the proper name.