Bible Dictionary
Beeroth of the children of Jaakan
Beeroth of the children of Jaakan means “the wells of Bene-jaakan.” It was one of Israel’s camping places during the wilderness journey.
Definition
Beeroth of the children of Jaakan means “the wells of the children of Jaakan.” It was a wilderness place associated with the descendants or tribe of Jaakan.
Biblical Usage
Beeroth of the children of Jaakan is listed among the halting places of Israel during the wilderness journey. It is identified with Bene-jaakan.
Historical Background
The name designates wells belonging to or associated with Bene-jaakan, a people whose name is also given in the wilderness itinerary.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Deut. 10:6). The same as Bene-jaakan (Num. 33:31).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the wells of the tribe of Bene-Jaakan, which formed one of the halting-places of the Israelites in the desert. (10:6) In (Numbers 33:31) the name is given as BENE-JAAKAN only.