Bible Dictionaries
Nachon
Holman Bible Dictionary
(nay' kuhn) KJV form of Nacon, meaning, “firm” or “prepared.” Threshing floor between Baal-judah (Kiriath-jearim) and Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:6 ). The designation is either a place name or the name of the owner. Chidon is given as the owner's name in the parallel account (1 Chronicles 13:9 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Nachon'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/n/nachon.html. 1991.