Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(halting place). A town of Philistia (Gen. 10:19; 20:1; 26:26; 2 Chron. 14:13-14).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Ancient city on the south of Gaza in the possession of the Philistines. It was visited, by both Abraham and Isaac (Gen. 10:19; Gen. 20:1-2; Gen. 26:1-26; 2 Chron. 14:13-14). Identified with ruins at Umm Jerrar, 31° 25' N, 34° 26' E.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
probably from 1641; a rolling country; Gerar, a Philistine city
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
dragging away: ruminating: sojourning
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Sojourning; lodging-place; a rolling country:―a Philistine city, Gen. 20:1. {Peregrinatio}