Bible Encyclopedias
Casphor
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
kas´for (the King James Version Casphon; Κασφώρ , Kasphō̇r , 1 Macc 5:26; Χασφών , Chasphō̇n , Χασφώθ , Chasphō̇th , 5:36; Κασπείν , Kaspeı́n , 2 Macc 12:13): A city East of the Jordan captured by Judas Maccabeus (1 Macc 5:36). It is probably identical with Caspis of 2 Macc 12:13. It was a fortress of great strength, with a lake near it. This has led some to think it may be represented by el -Muzērı̄b , an important station on the pilgrim route to Mecca. The ancient name of this city, however, has not been discovered. See ASHTAROT HCopyright Statement
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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Casphor'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/c/casphor.html. 1915.