The meaning of “תַּעֲנָךְ”
Understanding Taʻănâk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or תַּעְנָךְ Taʻnâk (tah-nawk'); of uncertain derivation Taanach, Tanach. - § Taanach or Tanach = "sandy" - Taanak or Ta...
תַּעֲנָךְ
or תַּעְנָךְ Taʻnâk (tah-nawk'); of uncertain derivation Taanach, Tanach. - § Taanach or Tanach = "sandy" - Taanak or Tanak, a place in Palestine 1) an ancient Canaanite city conquered by Joshua and allotted to the half tribe of Manasseh although in the territory of Issachar; given to the Kohathite Levites; located on the west of the Jordan and near the waters of Megiddo
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 17:11 | “And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Beth–shean and her towns, and Ibleam and her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Endor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Taanach and her towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns, even three countries.” Word: תַּעֲנָךְ (Taʻănâk) | |
| Judges 5:19 | “The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.” Word: תַּעֲנָךְ (Taʻănâk) | |
| 1 Kings 4:12 | “Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth–shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth–shean to Abel–meholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:” Word: תַּעֲנָךְ (Taʻănâk) | |
| 1 Chronicles 7:29 | “And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth–shean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.” Word: תַּעֲנָךְ (Taʻănâk) |