Beth-Shittah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beth-shittah is an ancient settlement located in the Jezreel Valley, identified with the modern village of Shutta.
What is the meaning of Beth-Shittah in the Bible?
A location on the route followed by the Midianites in their flight before Gideon. It is probably identical with the modern Shutta, a village in the Vale of Jezreel.
SIGNIFICANCE
It marks an important location in the biblical account of Gideon's victory over the Midianites.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Beth-Shittah (located near modern Shutta) 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-Shittah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Beth-Shittah 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
"Beth-Shittah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bethshittah/