District in the north of Syria lying between Hamath and Damascus. Saul fought against its kings, and David subdued them; but they were still troublesome in Solomon's time. 1 Samuel 14:47; 2 Samuel 8:3-12; 2 Samuel 10:6,8; 2 Samuel 23:36; 1 Kings 11:23; 1 Chronicles 18:3-9; 1 Chronicles 19:6; 2 Chronicles 8:3; Psalm 60 : title.