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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Kitron</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/k/kitron.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/judges/1-30.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/k/kitron.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Kitron</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/k/kitlish.htm" title="Kitlish">◄</a> Kitron <a href="/topical/naves/k/kitron--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_zebulun.htm" title="Kitron: A City of the Tribe of Zebulun">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Kitron is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the tribal allotments in the Book of Judges. It is identified as a city within the territory assigned to the tribe of Zebulun. The reference to Kitron is found in <a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30</a>, which states: "Zebulun failed to drive out the residents of Kitron or the residents of Nahalol, so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced labor." <br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context</b><br><br>Kitron is one of the lesser-known cities mentioned in the biblical narrative, and its exact location remains uncertain. It is traditionally associated with the region of Lower Galilee, an area characterized by its fertile valleys and strategic trade routes. The mention of Kitron alongside Nahalol suggests that it was part of a cluster of settlements that the Israelites struggled to fully conquer during the initial settlement of the Promised Land.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance</b><br><br>The mention of Kitron in the context of Zebulun's incomplete conquest highlights a recurring theme in the Book of Judges: the Israelites' failure to fully obey God's command to drive out the inhabitants of the land. This disobedience led to the coexistence of the Israelites with the Canaanites, which often resulted in spiritual and cultural compromises. The presence of Canaanites in Kitron and other cities served as a constant reminder of Israel's incomplete faithfulness to God's instructions.<br><br>From a theological perspective, the situation in Kitron underscores the importance of obedience and the consequences of failing to fully trust in God's promises. The Israelites' inability to drive out the Canaanites led to a cycle of idolatry and oppression, as detailed throughout the Book of Judges. Kitron, therefore, serves as a symbol of the challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining their distinct identity and faithfulness amidst surrounding pagan influences.<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights</b><br><br>While Kitron's precise location has not been definitively identified, some scholars suggest it may correspond to the site of modern-day Kattath or another nearby location in the region of Galilee. Archaeological evidence from sites in this area provides insights into the Canaanite culture and the nature of Israelite settlement during the period of the Judges. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of the historical and cultural context in which the events of the Book of Judges took place.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Kitron, though briefly mentioned in the biblical text, plays a role in illustrating the broader narrative of Israel's challenges during the conquest and settlement of Canaan. Its mention serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands and the potential consequences of compromise with surrounding cultures.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Kitron</span><p>making sweet; binding together<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Kitron</span><p>(<i>knotty</i>), one of the towns from which Zubulun did not expel the Canaanites. (<a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30</a>) In the Talmud it is identified with "Zippori," i.e. Sepphoris, now <i>Seffurieh</i> .<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Knotty, a city of Zebulun (<a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30</a>), called also Kattath (<a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Joshua 19:15</a>); supposed to be "Cana of Galilee." <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">KITRON</span><p>kit-'ron (qiTron): A place in Zebulun, not possessed by the tribe (<a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30</a>). It may be identical with Kattath of <a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Joshua 19:15</a>. In the Talmud it is identified with Sepphoris, which is represented by the modern village of Seffuriyeh.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7003.htm"><span class="l">7003. Qitron -- a city in Zebulun</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7002, 7003. Qitron. 7004 . a city in Zebulun. Transliteration: Qitron Phonetic<br> Spelling: (kit-rone') Short Definition: <b>Kitron</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Kitron</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7003.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/lightfoot/from_the_talmud_and_hebraica/chapter_82_tsippor.htm"><span class="l">Tsippor</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "Tsippor is the greatest city of Galilee, and built in a very strong place." "<b>Kitron</b><br> (Judges 1:29,30) is Tsippor: and why is it called Tsippor? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 82 tsippor.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/k/kitron.htm"><span class="l"><b>Kitron</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>KITRON</b>. kit-'ron (qiTron): A place in Zebulun, not possessed by the tribe<br> (Judges 1:30). <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Kitron</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kitron.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kittim.htm"><span class="l">Kittim (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kittim.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zeb'ulun.htm"><span class="l">Zeb'ulun (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Judges 1:30 Zeb'ulun did not drive out the inhabitants of <b>Kitron</b>, or the inhabitants<br> of Na'halol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became subject to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zeb'ulun.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kattath.htm"><span class="l">Kattath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ath (qaTTath): A city in the territory of Zebulun, named with Iphtah-el, Nahalel,<br> and Shimron (Joshua 19:15), perhaps to be identified with <b>Kitron</b> (Judges 1:30 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kattath.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kartah.htm"><span class="l">Kartah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 34). It is identical with Kattath (19:15), and perhaps also with <b>Kitron</b><br> (Judges 1:30). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KARTAH. kar <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kartah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kitlish.htm"><span class="l">Kitlish (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kitlish.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nahalol.htm"><span class="l">Nahalol (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Judges 1:30 Zebulun didn't drive out the inhabitants of <b>Kitron</b>, nor the inhabitants<br> of Nahalol; but the Canaanites lived among them, and became subject to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahalol.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/na'halol.htm"><span class="l">Na'halol (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Judges 1:30 Zeb'ulun did not drive out the inhabitants of <b>Kitron</b>, or the inhabitants<br> of Na'halol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became subject to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/na'halol.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/taskwork.htm"><span class="l">Taskwork (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Judges 1:30 Zebulun drove not out the inhabitants of <b>Kitron</b>, nor the inhabitants<br> of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became subject to taskwork <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/taskwork.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tributary.htm"><span class="l">Tributary (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Judges 1:30 Zebulun drove not out the inhabitants of <b>Kitron</b>, nor the inhabitants<br> of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became subject to taskwork <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tributary.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/tribe-of-Zebulun.html">What can we learn from the tribe of Zebulun? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Kitron (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30</a></span><br />Zebulun didn't drive out the inhabitants of <span class="boldtext">Kitron</span>, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites lived among them, and became subject to forced labor.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/k/kitron.htm">Kitron</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kitron--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_zebulun.htm">Kitron: A City of the Tribe of Zebulun</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kittim.htm">Kittim (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zeb'ulun.htm">Zeb'ulun (41 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kattath.htm">Kattath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kartah.htm">Kartah (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kitlish.htm">Kitlish (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nahalol.htm">Nahalol (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/na'halol.htm">Na'halol (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/taskwork.htm">Taskwork (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tributary.htm">Tributary (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tributaries.htm">Tributaries (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/expel.htm">Expel (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dispossessed.htm">Dispossessed (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/forced.htm">Forced (84 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/drove.htm">Drove (89 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dwelleth.htm">Dwelleth (142 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun (46 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/inhabitants.htm">Inhabitants (254 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/labor.htm">Labor (181 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/subject.htm">Subject (99 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/drive.htm">Drive (132 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/canaanite.htm">Canaanite (74 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/canaanites.htm">Canaanites (63 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/k/kitlish.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Kitlish"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Kitlish" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kitron--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_zebulun.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Kitron: A City of the Tribe of Zebulun"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Kitron: A City of the Tribe of Zebulun" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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