The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain (Gen. 4:17) After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities. Next, we have a record of the cities of the Canaanites, Sidon, Gaza, Sodom, etc. The earliest description of a city is that of Sodom (Gen 19:1-22) and Damascus is said to be the oldest existing city in the world.
Here is a list of over 280 cities. Click on a city name for the full dictionary definition.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Ajalon
And Aij'alon, place of deer.
1. A town and valley originally assigned to the tribe of Dan, from which, however, they could not drive the Amorites (Judg. 1:35). It was one of the Levitical cities given to the Kohathites (1 Chr. 6:69). It was not far from Beth-shemesh (2 Chr. 28:18). It was the boundary between the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, and is frequently mentioned in Jewish history (2 Chr. 11:10; 1 Sam. 14:31; 1 Chr. 8:13). With reference to the valley named after the town, Joshua uttered the celebrated command, "Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon" (Josh. 10:12). It has been identified as the modern Yalo, at the foot of the Beth-horon pass (q.v.). In the Tell Amarna letters Adoni-zedek (q.v.) speaks of the destruction of the "city of Ajalon" by the invaders, and describes himself as "afflicted, greatly afflicted" by the calamities that had come on the land, urging the king of Egypt to hasten to his help.
2. A city in the tribe of Zebulun (Judg. 12:12), the modern Jalun, three miles north of Cabul.
1. A town and valley originally assigned to the tribe of Dan, from which, however, they could not drive the Amorites (Judg. 1:35). It was one of the Levitical cities given to the Kohathites (1 Chr. 6:69). It was not far from Beth-shemesh (2 Chr. 28:18). It was the boundary between the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, and is frequently mentioned in Jewish history (2 Chr. 11:10; 1 Sam. 14:31; 1 Chr. 8:13). With reference to the valley named after the town, Joshua uttered the celebrated command, "Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon" (Josh. 10:12). It has been identified as the modern Yalo, at the foot of the Beth-horon pass (q.v.). In the Tell Amarna letters Adoni-zedek (q.v.) speaks of the destruction of the "city of Ajalon" by the invaders, and describes himself as "afflicted, greatly afflicted" by the calamities that had come on the land, urging the king of Egypt to hasten to his help.
2. A city in the tribe of Zebulun (Judg. 12:12), the modern Jalun, three miles north of Cabul.
Hitchcock's Names Dictionary
Ajalon
a chain; strength; a stag
Naves Topical Index
Ajalon
1. A city of Dan
General references
Josh 19:42
Assigned to the Levites. A city of refuge
Josh 21:24; 1 Sam 14:31; 1 Chr 6:69
Amorites of, not exterminated
Judg 1:35
2. A city of Zebulun
Judg 12:12
3. A city of Judah
2 Chr 28:18; 2 Chr 11:10
4. A valley
Josh 10:12
General references
Josh 19:42
Assigned to the Levites. A city of refuge
Josh 21:24; 1 Sam 14:31; 1 Chr 6:69
Amorites of, not exterminated
Judg 1:35
2. A city of Zebulun
Judg 12:12
3. A city of Judah
2 Chr 28:18; 2 Chr 11:10
4. A valley
Josh 10:12
Bible Usage:
- Ajalonused 3 times.
- First Reference: Joshua 10:12
- Last Reference: 2 Chronicles 28:18
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons:Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks:Yes
- Included in Naves:Yes
- Included in Smiths:No
- Included in Websters:No
- Included in Strongs:Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H357 Used 3 times
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