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Jiphthah-el
Holman Bible Dictionary
(jihf' thuh-ehl) Place name meaning, “God opened.” A valley marking the border of the tribal territories of Asher and Zebulun (Joshua 19:14 ,Joshua 19:14,19:27 ). The modern name is wadi el-Melek. Modern translations transliterate Iphtah-el.
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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Jiphthah-el'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/j/jiphthah-el.html. 1991.