Maon

Maon [N] [E] [H]

(habitation ), one of the cities of the tribe of Judah, in the district of the mountains. ( Joshua 15:55 ) Its interest for us lies in its connection with David. ( 1 Samuel 23:24 1 Samuel 23:25 ) The name of Maon still exists in Main , a lofty conical hill, south of and about seven miles distant from Hebron.


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

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