Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(smoke), a city in the low country of Judah. (Joshua 15:42) In (Joshua 19:7) and 1Chr 4:32 It is mentioned again as belonging to Simeon. It has not yet been identified.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
A'SHAN (smoke), a city in the plain of Judah. Josh 15:42 1 Chr 6:59. The Ashan assigned to Simeon may be another place. Josh 19:7; 1 Chr 4:32. Conder proposes to place one at 'Aseileh, near en-Rimmon, the other at Hesheth.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
smoke