ain Summary and Overview

(spring, well). 1. One of the landmarks on the eastern boundary of Israel. #Nu 34:11| It is probably 'Ain el-'Azy, the main source of the Orontes. 2. One of the southernmost cities of Judah, #Jos 15:32| afterwards allotted to Simeon, #Jos 19:7; 1Ch 4:32| and given to the priests. #Jos 21:16|

A'IN (eye, spring). 1. A place, or probably a fountain, and one of the landmarks on the eastern boundary of Canaan. Num 34:11. It is now known as Ain el-Azy, a remarkable spring, one of the sources of the Orontes, and about 10 miles west of Riblah. 1. A city of southern Palestine, first given to Judah, Josh 15:32, afterward assigned to Simeon, Josh 19:7, and then to the Levites, Josh 21:16; 1 Chr 4:32. The same place as Ashan, 1 Chr 6:59, and possibly as En-rimmon. Neh 11:29.

("eye".) 1. Fountain, spring, which flashes in the landscape like a gleaming eye. Distinguished from beer, a dug well (Exodus 15:27), "wells," rather springs. Generally in compositions En-gedi, "fountain of kids," En-dor, "fountain of the house," etc. Plural in John 3:23, AEnon; like the Yorkshire Fountains Abbey. Riblah, E. of Ain (Hebrew the spring), marks the eastern boundary of Israel (Numbers 34:11). Riblah is identified as on the N. E. side of the Hermon mountains; and Ain answers to Ain el 'Azy (nine miles from Riblah, on the N.E. side), the source of the Orerites. 2. A southern city of Judah, afterward of Simeon, then assigned to the priests (Joshua 15:32; Joshua 19:7; Joshua 21:16).