Achshaph

A town in Canaan which was later part of an alliance under Jabin, king of Hazor, against the Israelites (Joshua 11:1). It was later part of the territory of Asher (Joshua 19:25).

About Achshaph

A Canaanite royal city in Joshua’s time. Its king joined an alliance with Jabin, king of Hazor, against Israel in a battle at Merom (Joshua 11:1). After Israel’s victory, Achshaph’s king was one of 31 Canaanite kings defeated by Joshua (Joshua 12:20). This fulfilled God’s promise to give kings to Israel (Deuteronomy 7:24). The city of Achshaph was given to the tribe of Asher when the Israelites were dividing up the land of Canaan (Joshua 19:25).

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Key References

Joshua 19:25

Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,

Joshua 11:1

Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;

All Scripture References (3)

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Joshua 11:1

Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;

Joshua 12:20

the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Joshua 19:25

Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,