Jokmeam
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city in the Jezreel Valley later assigned to the tribe of Asher and designated as a Levitical city.
What is the meaning of Jokmeam in the Bible?
A town in the territory of Asher assigned to the Kohathite Levites, mentioned alongside Gezer and Beth-horon in the distribution of cities.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Jokmeam clarifies the specific territorial boundaries of the tribe of Asher and illustrates the administrative structure established for the Levites within the tribal allotments.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Jokmeam (located near modern Jokneam) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jokmeam in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jokmeam clarify?
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Jokmeam." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jokmeam/