For the Israelis.

[dhole]

In Syria there is a region known as Phœnice, adjoining to Judæa, and enclosing, between the lower ridges of Mount Carmelus, a marshy district known by the name of Cendebia. In this district, it is supposed, rises the river Belus, which, after a course of five miles, empties itself into the sea near the colony of Ptolemaïs. The tide of this river is sluggish, and the water unwholesome to drink.

From Plin. Nat. His. 36.65


Apparently, the water in the Kishon is unwholesome to drink. Who knew?