Overview
Tochen was a town located in the southern part of ancient Israel, specifically within the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon. Though rarely mentioned in Scripture, it appears in the genealogical and geographical records that document the settlements and inheritance of Israel's tribes during the period of occupation and early monarchy.
Key Scriptures
"And Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities: and all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalath. These were their habitations, and their genealogy." (1 Chronicles 4:32, KJV)
This reference lists Tochen among the cities of Simeon's inheritance, emphasizing the geographic organization of tribal lands in ancient Israel.
Application
While Tochen itself is obscure, it reminds us that Scripture documents God's faithful division of the Promised Land to His people, and that even lesser-known biblical locations testify to God's sovereignty and promise-keeping throughout Israel's history.