Sabat
TextsWhat is the meaning of Sabat in the Bible?
The King James Version renders the Hebrew name Saphat as Sabat, a variation also noted in relation to the Revised Version's usage of Saphat.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the variation between Sabat and Saphat aids readers in locating the specific city in the territory of Asher mentioned in Joshua 19:28 and 1 Chronicles 6:75.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Sabat functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sabat in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sabat clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Joshua 19:281 Chronicles 6:75
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
"Sabat." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sabat/