In Reuben beyond the Jordan, Numbers 32:38; called also Bethmeon, Jeremiah 48:23, and Beth-baal-meon, Joshua 13:17. Its ruins are found two miles southeast of Heshbon. Ezekiel 25:9, speaks of it as then a Moabitish town.

Lord of dwelling, a town of Reuben (Numbers 32:38), called also Beth-meon (Jeremiah 48:23) and Beth-baal-meon (Joshua 13:17). It is supposed to have been the birth-place of Elisha. It is identified with the modern M'ain, about 3 miles south-east of Heshbon.