Beth-dagon

Meaning: house of Dagon

The name of two biblical cities...

1. A city in the low country or plain of Judah, near Philistia (Josh. 15:41); the modern Beit Degan, about 5 miles from Lydda.

2. A city near the southeast border of Asher (Josh. 19:27). It was a Philistine colony. It is identical with the modern ruined village of Tell D'auk.