Manahath
LocationsGeographical Setting
Manahath is a biblical toponym mentioned in the Book of Chronicles as a destination for captives from the tribe of Benjamin.
What is the meaning of Manahath in the Bible?
Manahath was a location to which certain Benjamites were carried captive, potentially corresponding to the sites of Manocho or Malicha. The name also appears as that of one of the sons of Shobal, a descendant of Seir the Horite.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Manahath helps clarify the geographical scope of the Babylonian exile for the tribe of Benjamin and distinguishes between the place name and the genealogical figure within the tribal records of Judah.
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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.