(anc. geog.), a tract lying towards Scythopolis, or Bethshan in Galilee, beyond which it extends into Samaria; Josephus placing the common boundary between these two districts, in the Campus Magnus. Called also fideleum, (Judith); 30 miles long, and 18 broad; having Samaria with mount Ephraim to the south, the lake Genesareth to the east, mount Carmel to the west, and Lebanon to the north.