dwelling-place of God, a town in the territory of Asher, near its southern border (Jos 19:27). It has been identified with the ruin Y'anin, near the outlet of the Wady esh Sha-ghur, less than 2 miles north of Kabul, and 16 miles east of Caesarea.

A landmark on Asher's border (Jos 19:27). Now perhaps Mi'ar on a mountain brow, half way between Cabul and Jefat (Jiphthahel).

Nei'el

Boundary city of Asher. Jos 19:27. Identified by some with ruins at Yanin, 32 54' N, 35 13' E.

Ne'i-el

(moved by God), a place which formed one of the landmarks of the boundary of the tribe of Asher.

Jos 19:27

only. It occurs between Jiphthahel and Cabul. If the former of these be identified with Jefat, and the latter with Kabul, eight or nine miles east-southeast of Akka, then Neiel may possibly be represented by Mi'ar, a village conspicuously placed on a lofty mountain brow, just halfway between the two.