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Maon. [Ma'on]


1. City in the highlands of Judah, to the 'wilderness' of which David and his men resorted when pursued by Saul. Joshua 15: 55; 1 Sam. 23: 24, 25; 1 Sam. 25: 2. Identified with ruins at Main, 31 25' N, 35 7 E.


2. Son of Shammai, a descendant of Caleb. 1 Chr. 2: 45.