Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(drawing near). (1) The extreme province of Egypt, northward toward Palestine; assigned to the Jews (Gen. 45:5-10; 46:28-34; 47:1-6; 50:8). (2) An undefined part of southern Palestine (Josh. 10:41; 11:16). (3) A city of Judah (Josh. 15:51).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. The part of Egypt in which the Israelites were located. It is often called “the land of Goshen,” and is also termed “the land of Rameses.” Pharaoh bade Joseph place his father and his brethren in the best of the land. It is generally supposed that Goshen was situated on the east of the ancient Delta of the Nile (Gen. 45:10; Gen. 46:28-29, 31; Gen. 47:1,4,6,11,27; Gen. 50:8; Ex. 8:22; Ex. 9:26).
2. Land or district in the southern part of Palestine (Josh. 10:41; Josh. 11:16). Not identified.
3. Town in the highlands of Judah (Josh. 15:51). Not identified.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
probably of Egyptian origin; Goshen, the residence of the Israelites in Egypt; also a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
drawing near
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Coat of mail; drawing near; rain:―name of a place in Egypt and of two places in Palestine, Josh. 10:41. {Lorica}