Tappuah (1)
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, identified with either Tell Fara or Khirbet el-Maqatir in the West Bank.
What is the meaning of Tappuah (1) in the Bible?
A Canaanite royal city located on the border between the tribal territories of Ephraim and Manasseh, with archaeological identifications proposed at Tell Fara and Khirbet el-Maqatir.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Tappuah clarifies the geographical boundaries of the tribal allotments in Joshua 16 and provides context for the military campaigns described in Joshua 12 and 17.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Tappuah (1) (located near modern Tell Fara (near Jericho) or Khirbet el-Maqatir) 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 Tappuah (1) in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tappuah (1) 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
"Tappuah (1)." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tappuah-1/