the pool in the "wilderness of Thecoe." 1 Macc. 9:33. Is it possible that the name is a corruption of lacus Asphaltites?
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Asphar,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.
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