1 Kings 4:12
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth–shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth–shean to Abel–meholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:
Cross-reference
In 1 Kings 19:16, Abel‑meholah is identified as Elisha’s hometown, directly tying a prophet to this district town.
In 1 Kings 9:15, Megiddo is listed among cities Solomon fortified, directly connecting it to his administrative district.
In 1 Kings 18:46, Jezreel is the destination of Elijah's run, a location named in the district.
Judges 5:19 places Deborah's battle at Taanach by Megiddo — the same locations listed in this district.
1 Samuel 31:10 tells of Saul's body displayed at Beth-shan — the Beth-shean mentioned in this district.
1 Samuel 31:12 says valiant men retrieved Saul's body from Beth-shan — the same Beth-shean.
In Joshua 12:21, Taanach and Megiddo are listed among defeated kings, matching the district’s prominent cities.
In 1 Chronicles 7:29, Beth‑shean, Taanach, and Megiddo are listed together as Manasseh’s towns, mirroring the district’s cluster.
Joshua 17:11 lists Taanach, Megiddo, Beth-shean as Manasseh's cities — the same towns in this district.
In Joshua 17:16, Beth‑shean and the Valley of Jezreel are cited as Canaanite strongholds within Manasseh’s territory.
In Judges 7:22, Abel‑meholah marks the flight of Midian’s army in Gideon’s victory, a place named in the district.