Achshaph - fascination, a royal city of the Canaanites, in the north of
Canaan (Josh. 11:1; 12:20; 19:25). It was in the eastern
boundary of the tribe of Asher[?], and is identified with the
modern ruined village of Kesaf or Yasif, N.E. of Accho.
... ceded it to Russia. By the Treaty of Portsmouth (U.S.A.) of 1905 the southern part of the island below 50° N was ceded to Japan, the Russians retaining the o ...