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Nephtoah

also known as: Naftoah, Nephtho [Latin], Clepsta

Meaning: spring of the corridor

This is the name of a spring and a stream issuing from it on the border between Judah and Benjamin (Joshua 15:8-9; 18:15).

It has been identified with 'Ain Naftoah (aka 'Ain Lifta), a spring about 2½ miles northwest of Jerusalem.

Pool in southern Nephtoah. Photo by local guide Adiram Kidron.

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