Matan, Israel
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Matan (Hebrew: מתן, lit. Gift) is a communal settlement in central Israel. Located near Yarhiv and Nirit, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2007 it had a population of 3,300.
The village was founded in 1995, and took its name from the Bible, specifically Proverbs 18:16;
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Proverbs Chapter 18 Mechon Mamre
[edit] External links
- Official website (Hebrew)
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