1. Town in the Shephelah of Judah near Lachish (Jos 15:38).→ View encyclopedia entry
2. Ancient Edomite stronghold originally named Sela. Amaziah changed its name to Joktheel after defeating the Edomites (2 Kgs 14:7).
This term has multiple meanings in the Bible:
1. Town in the Shephelah of Judah near Lachish (Jos 15:38).→ View encyclopedia entry
2. Ancient Edomite stronghold originally named Sela. Amaziah changed its name to Joktheel after defeating the Edomites (2 Kgs 14:7).
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.