IPHTAHEL

(Iphʹtah·el) [God opens].

A valley on the boundary between the tribes of Zebulun and Asher. (Josh. 19:10, 14, 24, 27) Iphtahel is commonly identified with steep-sided, narrow Wadi el-Melek, NW of Nazareth. Various other suggestions have also been made, including Sahl el-Battof, a valley plain N of Nazareth.