Aiath
LocationsGeographical Setting
Aiath is a town in Benjamin located near Beth-agon, identified with the modern site of el-Jib.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Aiath as a specific settlement in the territory of Benjamin helps readers visualize the precise route of the Assyrian army's advance toward Jerusalem as described in the prophetic narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Aiath held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Aiath in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Aiath clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Isaiah 10:28
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Aiath." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/aiath/