Bible Dictionary

Antothite

People & Groups • Old Testament

Antothite means an inhabitant of Anathoth. It is a variant form of Anathothite and is used of men associated with David’s forces.

Definition

Antothite means an inhabitant of Anathoth. It is a variant form of Anathothite and designates a person from the Benjaminite town of Anathoth.

The term is used of men associated with David’s forces in the genealogical and military lists.

Antothite is the Authorized Version form; the Revised Version uses Anathothite.

1 Chronicles 11:28 1 Chronicles 12:3 2 Samuel 23:27 1 Chronicles 27:12

Easton's Bible Dictionary

An inhabitant of Anathoth, found only in 1 Chr. 11:28; 12:3. In 2 Sam. 23:27 it is Anethothite; in 1 Chr. 27:12, Anetothite. (R.V., “Anathothite.”)

Smith's Bible Dictionary

a dweller at Anathoth. (1 Chronicles 11:28; 12:3) [Anathoth]

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>an'-toth-it: the King James Version form of ANATHOTHITE (which see) (thus the Revised Version (British and American)) (1Ch 11:28; 12:3).</p>