Beroth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beroth is an ancient Canaanite city identified with the modern site of El-Jib, known in biblical texts as the inheritance of the Gibeonites.
What is the meaning of Beroth in the Bible?
Beroth appears in 1 Esdras 5:19 among the settlements returning from exile and is widely considered a textual variant for Beeroth, a city allotted to the tribe of Benjamin.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Beroth as a variant of Beeroth clarifies the geographical list of returning exiles and connects the text to the broader narrative of tribal land distribution in the book of Joshua.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Beroth (located near modern El-Jib, West Bank) 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 Beroth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Beroth clarify?
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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
"Beroth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/beroth/