Beth-shemesh

House of the sun. (1) Probably same as Ir-shemesh (Josh. 19:41); a priestly city on the border of Judah (Josh. 15:10), about 12 miles southeast of Ekron; ark taken to Beth-shemesh (1 Sam. 6:9–20; see also 1 Kgs. 4:9; 2 Kgs. 14:11, 13; 1 Chr. 6:59; 2 Chr. 25:21, 23; 28:18).

(2) For On, or Heliopolis, see Jer. 43:13; probably same as the “city of destruction” (Isa. 19:18).

(3) Two other cities: Josh. 19:22, 38; Judg. 1:33.