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Bethanoth

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A town in the mountainous region of Judah, listed among Judah’s settlements.

Definition

Bethanoth was a town in the mountainous district of Judah. Its name is explained as “house of echo.”

Biblical Usage

Bethanoth appears in the listing of Judah’s towns, where it is named with Halhul, Beth-zur, and other settlements.

Historical Background

The name is explained as “house of echo.” It is mentioned in the supplied material only in Joshua 15:58.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(house of echo), a town in the mountainous district of Judah, named with Halhul, Beth-zur and others in (Joshua 15:58) only.
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