En-gannim

En-gannim

(fountain of the garden ).

  1. A city in the low country of Judah, named between Zanoah and Tappuah. ( Joshua 15:34 )
  2. A city on the border of Issachar. ( Joshua 19:21 ) allotted with its "suburbs" to the Gershonite Levites, ( Joshua 21:29 ) probably Jenin , the first village encountered on the ascent from the great plain of Esdraelon into the hills of the central country.

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Engannim'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.