Bible Dictionary
Aruboth
Aruboth was one of Solomon’s administrative districts. It included Socoh and was probably a fertile agricultural region supplying provisions for the royal household.
Definition
Aruboth was the third of Solomon’s commissariat districts. It included Socoh and supplied provisions for the royal household.
Biblical Usage
Aruboth appears in the account of Solomon’s administrative arrangements, where its officer was responsible for providing food for the king’s household.
Historical Background
Because it included Socoh, Aruboth was probably a rich, grain-growing lowland district.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(windows), the third of Solomons commissariat districts. (1 Kings 4:10) It included Sochoh, and was therefore probably a name for the rich corn-growing lowland country.