1. The ancient name of a royal Canaanitish city near the site of
Bethel
(Genesis 28:19; 35:6) on the border of Benjamin
(Joshua 18:13)
Here Jacob halted, and had a prophetic vision.
(See BETHEL)
2. A place in the land of the Hittites, founded
(Judges 1:26) by "a man
who came forth out of the city of Luz." It is identified with
Luweiziyeh, 4 miles north-west of Banias.
