Beth-Marcaboth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beth-marcaboth is an ancient settlement in the Negev region of southern Judah, identified in biblical texts as part of the territorial holdings of the tribe of Simeon.
What is the meaning of Beth-Marcaboth in the Bible?
Beth-marcaboth, meaning 'house of the multitudes of troops,' is listed in the Book of Joshua as a city within the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon in the Negev, situated near Hazar-susah and Ziklag.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps clarify the specific territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Simeon and provides geographical context for the administrative organization of Judah during the period of the Israelite conquest.
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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.