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Juttah; Jutah

Locations
Modern Location Khirbet Yuttah
Coordinates 31.5333, 35.0667

Geographical Setting

An ancient settlement in the Judean hill country, identified with the biblical Juttah, which served as a Levitical city and a strategic location near the Philistine border.

What is the meaning of Juttah; Jutah in the Bible?

A town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned alongside Maon, Carmel, and Ziph; it was designated as a Levitical city. In some versions of the Septuagint, it appears as Iota in 1 Chronicles 6:57.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying Juttah with Khirbet Yuttah helps readers visualize the geographical context of the tribe of Levi in Judah and understand the proximity of David's movements to Philistine territories as described in the historical books.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Juttah; Jutah (located near modern Khirbet Yuttah) 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 Juttah; Jutah in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Juttah; Jutah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned: 1 Chronicles 6:57

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

"Juttah; Jutah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/juttah-jutah/
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