1. That country called Cabul, wherein were twenty cities, of which 1Ki_9:13. But this is not probable, because that was not within nor belonging to any particular tribe; for then Solomon could not have alienated it from them, and given it unto Hiram, whereas this did belong to Asher. Or
2. A certain city so called.
On the left hand, i.e. on the north, which, when men look towards the east, as is usual, is on their left hand.