Kartan
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Levitical city assigned to the Gershonite clan within the tribal territory of Naphtali.
What is the meaning of Kartan in the Bible?
A city located in the territory of Naphtali, designated for the Gershonite Levites, and identified with Kiriathaim in 1 Chronicles 6:76.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Kartan clarifies the specific land distribution among the Levitical clans and helps readers understand the geographical context of the Gershonite settlements in the northern kingdom.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Kartan (located near modern Likely near the site of modern-day Qana in the Upper Galilee region of Israel) 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 Kartan in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kartan clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 6:76
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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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Kartan." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kartan/