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Beth-shean

Listed in Appendix F, Places, Terrestrial

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Beth-shean
ancient Hebrew city; later Scythopolis (124:3.6-9)

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Decapolis 2
Scythopolis 2
sports 3
amphitheater 6
recreation 18

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