The Definition of the word Jahaz

Jahaz

Trodden down (called also Jahaza, Josh. 13:18; Jahazah, 21:36; "Jahzah, 1 Chr. 6:78), a town where Sihon was defeated, in the" "borders of Moab and in the land of the Ammonites beyond Jordan," and north of the river Arnon (Num. 21:23; Deut. 2:32). It was "situated in the tribe of Reuben, and was assigned to the" Merarite Levites (Josh. 13:18; 21:36). Here was fought the "decisive battle in which Sihon (q.v.) was completely routed, and" his territory (the modern Belka) came into the possession of Israel. This town is mentioned in the denunciations of the prophets against Moab (Isa. 15:4; Jer. 48:34).