Dictionaries :: Achshaph

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Achshaph:

fascination, a royal city of the Canaanites, in the north of Palestine (Jos 11:1; 12:20; 19:25). It was in the eastern boundary of the tribe of Asher, and is identified with the modern ruined village of Kesaf or Yasif, N.E. of Accho.

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

Achshaph:

poison; tricks

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Achshaph:

ak'-shaf ('akhshaph, "sorcery," or "fascination"): A city in the northern part of the territory conquered by Joshua. The king of Achshaph was a member of the coalition against Israel under Jabin and Sisera. It is mentioned with Hazor, Megiddo, Taanach, etc., in the list of conquered kings. It is one of the cities marking the boundaries of the tribe of Asher (Jos 11:1; 12:20; 19:25). Several attempts have been made to identify the site of it, but explorers are not agreed as to the identification.

Nave's Topical Bible

Achshaph: An Ancient City in North Palestine

Jos 11:1; 12:20; 19:25

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Achshaph:

(fascination) a city within the territory of Asher, named between Beten and Alammelech (Joshua 19:25) originally the seat of a Canaanite king (Joshua 11:1; 12:20).