Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Janoah" is derived from the Hebrew root "נוח" (nuach), meaning "to rest" or "to be quiet." It signifies a place of rest or tranquility.

Biblical References:
Janoah is mentioned in the Old Testament in two distinct contexts, each referring to a different location:

1. Janoah in the Territory of Ephraim:
Janoah is first mentioned in the context of the tribal allotments in the Book of Joshua. It is listed among the towns in the territory of Ephraim. Joshua 16:6-7 states: "Then it went out westward to Michmethath on the north, turned eastward to Taanath-shiloh, and passed by it on the east of Janoah. Then it went down from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho, and came out at the Jordan." This Janoah is situated in the central hill country of Israel, indicating its significance within the tribal boundaries of Ephraim.

2. Janoah in the Northern Kingdom of Israel:
Another Janoah is mentioned in the context of the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the reign of King Pekah. In 2 Kings 15:29 , it is recorded: "In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee—all the land of Naphtali—and he took the people to Assyria." This Janoah is located in the northern region, possibly in the territory of Naphtali, and was one of the towns captured by the Assyrian king Tiglath-pileser III during his campaign against Israel.

Historical and Archaeological Insights:
The exact locations of the two Janoahs are not definitively identified in modern archaeology, but they are believed to have been significant settlements during their respective periods. The Janoah in Ephraim is thought to be near the modern village of Yanun, while the northern Janoah's location remains uncertain, though some suggest it could be near the modern site of Yanuh-Jat in the Galilee region.

Theological Significance:
Janoah's mention in the context of territorial boundaries and military conquests highlights the historical and geopolitical realities faced by the Israelites. The capture of Janoah by the Assyrians serves as a reminder of the consequences of Israel's disobedience and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings about foreign invasions due to the nation's unfaithfulness to God.

Cultural and Religious Context:
In the biblical narrative, towns like Janoah were more than just geographical locations; they were integral to the identity and heritage of the Israelite tribes. The mention of Janoah in the tribal allotments underscores the importance of land as a divine inheritance, while its capture by Assyria reflects the broader theme of exile and loss due to covenant unfaithfulness.

Conclusion:
Janoah, though not extensively detailed in the biblical text, serves as a testament to the historical and spiritual journey of the Israelites. Its dual mention in different contexts provides insight into the complex history of the Israelite tribes and their interactions with surrounding nations.Janoah

Janohah, resting; tarrying; deriving

Janoah

(rest), a place apparently in the north of Galilee, or the "land of Naphtali," --one of those taken by Tiglath-pileser in his first incursion into Palestine. (2 Kings 15:29) No trace of it appears elsewhere.

Or Jano'hah, rest.

(1.) A town on the north-eastern border of Ephraim, in the Jordan valley (Joshua 16:6, 7). Identified with the modern Yanun, 8 miles south-east of Nablus.

(2.) A town of Northern Palestine, within the boundaries of Naphtali. It was taken by the king of Assyria (2 Kings 15:29).

JANOAH

ja-no'-a (yanoach, "resting-place"):

(1) A place named on the eastern boundary of Ephraim (Joshua 16:6 f; the King James Version "Janohah"). Eusebius, Onomasticon (s.v. "Jano") places it in Akrabattine, 12 Roman miles East of Neapolis (Nablus). This points definitely to Khirbet Yanun. On a hill near by, the Moslems show the Maqam of Neby Nun, the father of Joshua.

(2) A town in the uplands of Naphtali, mentioned as having been captured and depopulated by Tiglathpileser. It is named with Abel-beth-maacah and Kedesh (2 Kings 15:29). It may be identical with Yanuch, a village about 6 miles East of Tyre.

W. Ewing

3239. Yanowach -- a place in Northern Israel
... a place in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Yanowach Phonetic Spelling: ((with
enclitic) Yanowchah {yaw-no'-khaw) Short Definition: Janoah. Janoah, Janohah ...
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3239b. Yanochah -- a place on the border of Ephraim
... 3239a, 3239b. Yanochah. 3240 . a place on the border of Ephraim.
Transliteration: Yanochah Short Definition: Janoah. Word Origin ...
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3239a. Yanoach -- a place in Northern Israel
... a place in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Yanoach Short Definition: Janoah. Word
Origin from nuach Definition a place in N. Isr. NASB Word Usage Janoah (1). ...
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Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. ...
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Janoah (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JANOAH. ... Multi-Version Concordance Janoah (3
Occurrences). Joshua 16:6 The border went out westward at Michmethath on the north. ...
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Jan-o'ah (3 Occurrences)
... Janoah, Jan-o'ah. Janohah . ... Joshua 16:7 And it went down from Janoah to Ataroth,
and to Naarah, and reached unto Jericho, and went out at the Jordan. ...
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Taanath-shiloh (1 Occurrence)
... anath shiloh; Codex Vaticanus Thenasa kai Sellesa, Tenathselo): A town on the border
of the territory of Ephraim named between Michmethath and Janoah (Joshua 16 ...
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Taanathshiloh (1 Occurrence)
... anath shiloh; Codex Vaticanus Thenasa kai Sellesa, Tenathselo): A town on the border
of the territory of Ephraim named between Michmethath and Janoah (Joshua 16 ...
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Pekah (11 Occurrences)
... Cities particularly mentioned are Ijon (now `Ayun), Abel-beth-maacah (now `Abi),
Janoah (now Yanun), Kedesh (now Kados) and Hazor (now Hadireh). ...
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Jannes (2 Occurrences)

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Na'arah (3 Occurrences)
... Na'arah (3 Occurrences). Joshua 16:7 It went down from Janoah to Ataroth, to Naarah,
reached to Jericho, and went out at the Jordan. (See RSV). ...
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Naarah (3 Occurrences)
... Naarah (3 Occurrences). Joshua 16:7 It went down from Janoah to Ataroth, to Naarah,
reached to Jericho, and went out at the Jordan. (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV). ...
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Westward (35 Occurrences)
... north. The border turned about eastward to Taanath Shiloh, and passed along
it on the east of Janoah. (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS). Joshua ...
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Ijon (3 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 15:29 In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglath Pileser king of Assyria,
and took Ijon, and Abel Beth Maacah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor ...
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