Rakkath
LocationsGeographical Setting
Rakkath was an ancient fortified city in the tribe of Naphtali, situated between Hammoth and Chinnereth, and later identified with the site of Tiberias.
What is the meaning of Rakkath in the Bible?
Rakkath was a fortified city in the territory of Naphtali, located between Hammoth and Chinnereth. Archaeological and historical evidence identifies this site as the location where Herod Antipas founded the city of Tiberias in the early first century CE.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Rakkath clarifies the historical continuity of the Tiberias region, showing how Herod Antipas repurposed an existing settlement to establish a new administrative center, thereby linking Old Testament geography with New Testament-era developments.
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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.