Tob

Bible Place

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About Tob

A district on the east of Jodan, about 13 miles south-east of the Sea of Galilee, to which Jephthah fled from his brethren (Judg. 11:3, 5). It was on the northern boundary of Perea, between Syria and the land of Ammon (2 Sam. 10:6, 8). Its modern name is Taiyibeh.

Description from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

Where Tob appears in Scripture

Judges 11:3
Judges 11:5

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