2 Chronicles 14:10

against him R.V. to meet him.

in the valley Probably the valley in which Beit-Jibrin now stands, one of several valleys giving access from the Shephelah into central Judah (G. A. Smith, Hist. Geography, pp. 230 233). In such a place a large force might easily be discomfited by a few resolute men (cp. 2 Samuel 17:9-10).

of Zephathah at Mareshah Read with LXX., north of Mareshah ("Zaphonah" for "Zephathah"). No valley or town called "Zephathah" is known.