Beth-Azmaveth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beth-Azmaaveth was a settlement in the territory of Benjamin, identified with the area surrounding Abu Gosh.
What is the meaning of Beth-Azmaveth in the Bible?
Beth-Azmaaveth is a city listed in Nehemiah 7:28 among the communities whose inhabitants returned from Babylonian exile under Zerubbabel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers visualize the geographic extent of the post-exilic community and the specific tribal territories re-established in the land of Israel.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Beth-Azmaveth (located near modern Near modern-day Abu Gosh, Israel) 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 Beth-Azmaveth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Beth-Azmaveth clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 7:28
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
"Beth-Azmaveth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bethazmaveth/