Anathoth
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin, situated approximately 3 miles north of Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of Anathoth in the Bible?
An ancient town in the tribal territory of Benjamin, assigned to the Levites, identified as the native place of the priest Abiathar and the prophet Jeremiah, and inhabited by Benjamites following the Babylonian exile.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Anathoth clarifies the geographical context of Jeremiah's ministry and lineage, illustrating the close proximity of prophetic centers to Jerusalem and the specific tribal allocations of priestly families in ancient Israel.
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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.