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LIBNAH.—1. An unidentified station in the desert wanderings (Num_33:20). 2. A Canaanite city taken by Joshua after Makkedah and before Lachish (Jos_10:29 etc.), named between Arad and Adullam (Jos_12:16), and between Makkedah and Ether in the Shephçlah (Jos_15:42). It was given to the Levites (Jos_21:18, 1Ch_6:67). Taking advantage of an Edomite revolt, it rose against Judah under Joram (2Ki_8:22). It was besieged by Sennacherib (2Ki_19:8 = Isa_37:8). Hamutal, mother of Jehoahaz and Zedekiah, was a native of Libnah (2Ki_23:31; 2Ki_24:18, Jer_52:1). The district is clearly indicated, but the site is still unknown. Conder (PEFSt [Note: Quarterly Statement of the same.] , 1897, p. 69) suggests el-Benawy, 10 miles S.E. of Lachish (Tell el-Hesy).
W. Ewing.