En-Tappuah
LocationsGeographical Setting
En-tappuah was an ancient settlement and spring situated on the boundary between the tribal territories of Manasseh and Ephraim.
What is the meaning of En-Tappuah in the Bible?
En-tappuah was a spring located in the land of Tappuah, which belonged to Manasseh, but lay on the border of Ephraim. It is probably identified with the spring at Yasuf, about 3 miles north of Lebonah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding En-tappuah clarifies the complex territorial boundaries described in the Book of Joshua, illustrating how the inheritance of the tribe of Manasseh extended into regions traditionally associated with Ephraim.
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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.