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City of Judah, probably founded by the preceding. Rehoboam built or fortified it 'for defence.' 2 Chr. 11: 6. The 'wise woman' Joab employed to speak to the king respecting the return of Absalom was from this city. 2 Sam. 14: 2, 4, 9. Being built on a hill it was a suitable place for blowing the trumpet in time of danger, as in Jer. 6:
1. The prophet Amos was among its herdsmen. Identified with ruins a t Tekua, . The WILDERNESS OF TEKOA was probably on its east. 2 Chr. 20: 20.