A Levitical town in the territory of Asher that was assigned to the Gershonites.
About Abdon
One of four cities that the Levites received from Asher’s territory after the conquest of Canaan, the land God promised to Abraham's family (Joshua 21:30; 1 Chronicles 6:74). Abdon is probably the same as Ebron (Joshua 19:28). Today, Abdon is called Khirbet ’Abdeh.
Key References
Joshua 21:30
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
1 Chronicles 6:59
Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands.
Joshua 19:28
It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.
All Scripture References (3)
Joshua (2)
Joshua 19:28
It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.
Joshua 21:30
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 6:59
Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands.