Bible Dictionary
Bith-ron
Bith-ron was a broken or divided district east of the Jordan, probably characterized by ravines and a gorge. Abner passed through this region on his way to Mahanaim.
Definition
Bith-ron was a broken or divided district east of the Jordan, probably a region of the Arabah or Jordan valley marked by ravines and difficult ground.
Biblical Usage
Abner passed through Bith-ron on his way toward Mahanaim. The biblical reference presents it as the route or region through which he traveled.
Historical Background
The name describes a landscape broken and intersected by ravines. The supplied material treats it as a general district rather than identifying a definite town.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
The broken or divided place, a district in the Arabah or Jordan valley, on the east of the river (2 Sam. 2:29). It was probably the designation of the region in general, which is broken and intersected by ravines.