Bible Dictionary
Bethlebaoth
A town in the southern territory of Simeon, apparently the same place as Beth-birei and the Lebaoth listed among Judah’s towns.
Definition
Bethlebaoth means “house of lionesses.” It was a town in Simeon’s allotment in the extreme south of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Bethlebaoth is listed among Simeon’s towns and corresponds with Lebaoth in another list. It is also identified with Beth-birei.
Historical Background
Its location was in the far southern part of the territory associated with Judah.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(house of lionesses), a town in the lot of Simeon, (Joshua 19:6) in the extreme south of Judah. [ (Joshua 15:32) Lebaoth] In (1 Chronicles 4:31) the name is given BETH-BIREI.