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Place

Achshaph

Cityaka Achshaph

Fascination, a royal city of the Canaanites, in the north of Palestine (Josh. 11:1; 12:20; 19:25). It was in the eastern boundary of the tribe of Asher, and is identified with the modern ruined village of Kesaf or Yasif, N.E. of Accho.

32.9518, 35.1738

Key verses

Joshua 11:1
When Jabin king of Hazor heard of it, he sent to Jobab king of Madon, to the king of Shimron, to the king of Achshaph,
Joshua 12:20
the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
Joshua 19:25
Their border was Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,