City in the plain of Judah with adjacent villages, near Shochoh, the scene of one of Joshua’s victories. It was fortified by Rehoboam, and was in existence at the time of Nebuchadnezzar’s invasion. The Jews inhabited it after the return (Josh. 10:10-11; Josh. 15:35; 1 Sam. 17:1; 2 Chron. 11:9; Neh. 11:30; Jer. 34:7). Identified with Tell Zahariya, 31° 42' N, 34° 55' E.