Jahaz

[Easton] 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). [Hitchcock] Jahazah, quarrel; dispute [Nave] –Also called JAHAZA, JAHAZAH, and JAHZAH –A Levitical city in Reuben, taken from the Moabites Jos 13:18 ; 21:36 ; Isa 15:4 ; Jer 48:21 –Sihon defeated at Nu 21:23 ; De 2:32 ; Jud 11:20 [STEPBible TIPNR] A location first mentioned at Num.21.23) referred to as Jahaz (יַ֫הַץ), or Jahaz or Jahzah (יַ֫הַץה). [Theographic] 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).