Bible Explorer · Place
Ancient Canaanite fortified center (originally Kiriath-sepher, "city of books") captured by Othniel son of Kenaz to win Caleb’s daughter Achsah, who also secured the upper and lower springs.
Biblical Region: Hill Country of Judah · Modern Location: West Bank (Khirbet Rabud / Tell Beit Mirsim) · Coordinates: 31.4333, 34.9833 · Location Precision: probable