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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: Tochen</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/tochen.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/1_chronicles/4-32.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/t/tochen.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> > Tochen</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/t/tobit.htm" title="Tobit">◄</a> Tochen <a href="/topical/naves/t/tochen--a_city_in_the_territory_of_the_tribe_of_simeon.htm" title="Tochen: A City in the Territory of the Tribe of Simeon">►</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="#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><b>Biblical Reference:</b> <br>Tochen is mentioned in the Old Testament within the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon. It appears in <a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">1 Chronicles 4:32</a>, which lists the towns and villages that were part of the inheritance of the Simeonites.<br><br><b>Scriptural Context:</b> <br><a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">1 Chronicles 4:32</a> states: "And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns." This verse is part of a larger passage detailing the descendants of Simeon and their settlements. The tribe of Simeon was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and their allotted territory was within the larger region of Judah, as described in the Book of Joshua.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Significance:</b> <br>Tochen is one of the lesser-known towns mentioned in the Bible, and its exact location remains uncertain. The town is listed among other settlements that were part of the Simeonite inheritance, suggesting it was situated in the southern part of the land of Israel, within the Negev region. The inclusion of Tochen in the genealogical records highlights the importance of land and settlement in the identity and heritage of the Israelite tribes.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>The mention of Tochen, along with other towns, underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land of Canaan. Each tribe's inheritance was a tangible expression of God's covenant faithfulness. The detailed genealogies and territorial allocations in the Scriptures serve to remind believers of God's providence and the historical reality of His promises.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Context:</b> <br>In the ancient Near Eastern context, towns and villages were central to the social and economic life of the people. They were often fortified and served as centers for agriculture, trade, and worship. The listing of towns like Tochen in the biblical genealogies reflects the structured organization of the Israelite society and their connection to the land as a divine gift.<br><br><b>Modern Relevance:</b> <br>While Tochen itself may not hold significant prominence in contemporary discussions, its mention in the Bible contributes to the broader understanding of Israelite history and the distribution of the tribes. For modern readers, it serves as a reminder of the intricate details preserved in Scripture, which testify to the historical and spiritual journey of God's people.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Tochen</span><p>middle<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Tochen</span><p>(<i>task</i>), a place mentioned in (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">1 Chronicles 4:32</a>) only, among the towns of Simeon.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Measured, a town of Simeon (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">1 Chronicles 4:32</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">TOCHEN</span><p>to'-ken (tokhen, "task," "measure"; Codex Vaticanus Thokka; Codex Alexandrinus Thochchan): One of the cities of Simeon, mentioned with Rimmen and Ashan (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">1 Chronicles 4:32</a>). The name does not appear in Joshua's list (<a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Joshua 19:7</a>), but in that place the Septuagint gives Thokka, from which we may infer that the name has fallen out in the Hebrew. It is not identified.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8507.htm"><span class="l">8507. Token -- "measurement," a city in Simeon</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8506, 8507. Token. 8508 . "measurement," a city in Simeon. Transliteration:<br> Token Phonetic Spelling: (to'-ken) Short Definition: <b>Tochen</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Tochen</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8507.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/tochen.htm"><span class="l"><b>Tochen</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Measured, a town of Simeon (1 Chronicles 4:32). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.<br><b>TOCHEN</b>. <b>...</b> It is not identified. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Tochen</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tochen.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/today.htm"><span class="l">Today (777 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/today.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/etam.htm"><span class="l">Etam (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 4:32 Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and <b>Tochen</b>, and Ashan,<br> five cities; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/etam.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ain.htm"><span class="l">Ain (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 4:32 Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and <b>Tochen</b>, and<br> Ashan, five cities; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ain.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/a'in.htm"><span class="l">A'in (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 4:32 Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and <b>Tochen</b>,<br> and Ashan, five cities; (See RSV). Ain, A'in. Air . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/a'in.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ashan.htm"><span class="l">Ashan (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 4:32 Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and <b>Tochen</b>, and Ashan,<br> five cities; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ashan.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/token.htm"><span class="l">Token (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> See RSV). 1 Chronicles 4:32 Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and<br><b>Tochen</b>, and Ashan, five cities; (See NIV). Psalms 86:17 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/token.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rimmon.htm"><span class="l">Rimmon (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 4:32 Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and <b>Tochen</b>, and Ashan,<br> five cities; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rimmon.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/simeon.htm"><span class="l">Simeon (48 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah (Hazar Susim), Beth-lebaoth<br> (Beth-biri), Sharuhen (Shaaraim) (Etam), Ain Rimmon, Ether (<b>Tochen</b>), Ashan-in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/simeon.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/villages.htm"><span class="l">Villages (106 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 4:32 Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and <b>Tochen</b>, and<br> Ashan, five cities; (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/villages.htm - 38k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><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">Tochen (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">1 Chronicles 4:32</a></span><br />Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and <span class="boldtext">Tochen</span>, and Ashan, five cities;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/tochen.htm">Tochen</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/tochen--a_city_in_the_territory_of_the_tribe_of_simeon.htm">Tochen: A City in the Territory of the Tribe of Simeon</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/today.htm">Today (777 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/etam.htm">Etam (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ain.htm">Ain (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/a'in.htm">A'in (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ashan.htm">Ashan (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/token.htm">Token (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rimmon.htm">Rimmon (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/simeon.htm">Simeon (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/villages.htm">Villages (106 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tobit.htm">Tobit</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/tobit.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Tobit"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Tobit" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/t/tochen--a_city_in_the_territory_of_the_tribe_of_simeon.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Tochen: A City in the Territory of the Tribe of Simeon"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Tochen: A City in the Territory of the Tribe of Simeon" /></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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