Lehi
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the lowlands of Judah identified in biblical texts as the origin of the prophet Micah.
What is the meaning of Lehi in the Bible?
Lehi is an ancient town in the territory of Judah, cited in Micah 1:1 as the hometown of the prophet Micah ben-amot. Archaeological and textual evidence places it within the Shephelah region, likely corresponding to the area around modern Beit Jibrin or Tel Lachish.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Lehi as Micah's hometown provides essential geographical context for understanding the prophet's perspective on the social and political dynamics of the Judahite lowlands during the 8th century BCE.
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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.