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Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)/Beth-dagon

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1457986Easton's Bible Dictionary — Beth-dagonMatthew George Easton

Beth-dagon : House of Dagon.

(1.) A city in the low country or plain of Judah, near Philistia (Josh. 15:41); the modern Beit Degan, about 5 miles from Lydda.

(2.) A city near the south-east border of Asher (Josh. 19:27). It was a Philistine colony. It is identical with the modern ruined village of Tell D'auk.