Maon, Maonites

“Maon” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(dwelling). Town in Judah (Josh. 15:55; 1 Sam. 23:24-25).

“Maonites” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Mehunims
(Judg. 10:12).

“Maon” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

1. City in the highlands of Judah, to the “wilderness” of which David and his men resorted when pursued by Saul (Josh. 15:55; 1 Sam. 23:24-25; 1 Sam. 25:2). Identified with ruins at Main, 31° 25' N, 35° 7' E. '
2. Son of Shammai, a descendant of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:45).

“Maonites” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

A people who had oppressed Israel (Judg. 10:12). The LXX reads MADIAM, but they were probably the original inhabitants of Maon.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
Ma`own
Phonic:
maw-ohn’
Meaning:
the same as 4583; a residence; Maon, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine
KJV Usage:
Maon, Maonites. Compare 1010, 4586

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

habitation

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Dwelling; habitation:―a people addressed by Jehovah [MAON], Judg. 10:12. {Locus habitationis}