Aloth
LocationsGeographical Setting
A settlement in northern Palestine associated with the administrative district of Baana during the Solomonic era.
What is the meaning of Aloth in the Bible?
Aloth was a district in northern Palestine, likely identified with the ruins at Alia near Achzib, administered by Baana, one of King Solomon's twelve civil officers responsible for regional governance.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Aloth as part of Solomon's administrative structure helps readers visualize the political and economic organization of ancient Israel, illustrating how the kingdom was divided to manage resources and ensure tax collection across different territories.
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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.