‏ Joshua 18:24-26

Ophni Probably the same as Gophna (ς being often pronounced as G); which, according to Josephus, was about fifteen miles from Jerusalem, towards Shechem, says Eusebius (Onom. in φαραγξ βοτρους.)

Gaba Gaba or Geba, according to Josephus, was not far from Rama, forty stadia from Jerusalem, and, according to Eusebius, five miles from Gophna, towards Shechem. Josh 21:17; Ezra 2:26; Neh 7:30

Gibeon Josh 9:17, Josh 10:2; 1Kgs 3:4-5, 1Kgs 9:2; Isa 28:21

Ramah Situated, according to Eusebius, six miles from Jerusalem towards Bethel; though Jerome places it near Gaba, seven miles from Jerusalem. 1Sam 1:1, Ramathaim-zophim, Josh 7:17, Josh 15:34; Jer 31:15; Matt 27:57, Arimathea

Beeroth Eusebius says Beeroth was seven miles from Jerusalem, towards Nicopolis or Emmaus. Jerome, however, reads Neapolis or Shechem; but Reland prefers the former.

Mizpeh Situated not far from Rama, forty stadia from Jerusalem. Judg 10:17

Chephirah Josh 9:17; Ezra 2:25

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