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# Yeshanah: A Single Biblical Location H3465G refers to "Yeshanah," which appears as a proper noun designating a gate or geographical location in biblical texts. Based on the lexicon data provided, this term occurs only once in the biblical corpus, making it a hapax legomenon—a word attested in just one verse. The designation "(Gate of) Yeshanah" suggests it may have been an entrance to a city or fortified settlement, though the lexicon provides no additional context about its architectural or strategic significance. The single occurrence of Yeshanah in the biblical record limits our ability to understand its broader significance or usage patterns. With no other comparable instances in Hebrew Scripture, scholars cannot determine whether it was a major or minor location, how long it remained known by this name, or what role it played in the religious or political history of ancient Israel. The fact that modern lexicons preserve this term indicates it held enough geographical importance to warrant biblical mention, yet its isolation in the textual record means its precise location and function remain difficult to establish from linguistic evidence alone.