Casphor
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient fortified city located east of the Jordan River, identified in historical texts as a strategic military target during the Maccabean period.
What is the meaning of Casphor in the Bible?
A fortified city situated east of the Jordan River, captured by Judas Maccabeus, which is possibly identical with Caspis mentioned in 2 Maccabees 12:13 and noted for its strong defenses and proximity to a lake.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the capture of this location clarifies the military campaigns of Judas Maccabeus and the strategic importance of controlling fortified settlements in the Transjordan region during the Maccabean Revolt.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.