Araboth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Araboth is an unidentified settlement in the southern territory of Judah, listed among the cities of the lowland and the wilderness in the tribal boundary records of the Book of Joshua.
What is the meaning of Araboth in the Bible?
Araboth is a location in the wilderness of Judah, mentioned only once in Joshua 15:3. It is likely a place where the boundary between Judah and the Negev desert was marked.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Araboth provides important geographical information about the boundaries of the tribes of Israel.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Araboth 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 Araboth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Araboth clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Joshua 15:3
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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
"Araboth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/araboth/