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Beth-dagon

Meaning: house of Dagon

This is the name of 2 cities in the biblical record.

1. Beth-dagon in Judah

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

2. Beth-dagon in Asher

   A city near the southeast border of Asher (Joshua 19:27). It was a Philistine colony.

   It is identical with the modern ruined village of Tell D'auk in Israel.