Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(tents). (1) The place east of Jordan where Jacob built a house and booths (Gen. 33:17; Josh. 13:27; Judg. 8:5-16). Between Succoth and Zarthan, in the plain of Jordan, lay the clay ground in which were cast the brazen utensils for the temple (1 Kings 7:46; 2 Chron. 4:17). (2) First station of the Israelites after starting from Egypt, a day’s journey from Rameses (Ex. 12:37; 13:20; Num. 33:5-6).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Canaanite city on the east of the Jordan, allotted to the tribe of Gad. Here Jacob built a house for himself and booths for his cattle. The elders of the city were punished by Gideon for not helping him when he was faint in pursuing the Midianites (Gen. 33:17; Josh. 13:27; Judg. 8:5-16; 1 Kings 7:46; 2 Chron. 4:17; Psa. 60:6; Psa. 108:7). Identified by some with Tell Darala, 32° 12' N, 35° 38' E.
2. First halting place of the Israelites when they left Rameses (Ex. 12:37; Ex. 13:20; Num. 33:5-6). Not identified.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Cukkowth
Meaning:
or Cukkoth {sook-kohth'}; plural of 5521; booths; Succoth, the name of a place in Egypt and of three in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
booths
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Huts; tents; booths:―a place E. of Jordan, also one in Egypt, Gen. 33:17. {Tuguria}