Cun
LocationsGeographical Setting
Cun is an ancient city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as part of the territory controlled by Hadarezer, king of Zobah.
What is the meaning of Cun in the Bible?
Cun was one of the cities belonging to Hadarezer, king of Zobah, which were captured by King David. In the parallel account in 2 Samuel 10:18, the name Cun is replaced by Berothah.
SIGNIFICANCE
The textual variation between Cun and Berothah in parallel biblical passages highlights the complexities of ancient manuscript transmission and aids readers in understanding how different textual traditions preserve historical details of David's military campaigns.
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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.