Bible Dictionary
Ephrathite
An Ephrathite was a resident or citizen of Ephratah, the older name of Bethlehem in Judah. The term is used of people connected with Bethlehem.
Definition
An Ephrathite was a citizen or resident of Ephratah, the older name of Bethlehem in Judah, also called Bethlehem-Judah.
Biblical Usage
The designation is used of people connected with Bethlehem, including references in Ruth and the account of David’s family.
Historical Background
Ephrathite identifies association with the town’s older name rather than a separate tribe or office.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A citizen of Ephratah, the old name of Bethlehem (Ruth 1:2; 1 Sam. 17:12), or Bethlehem-Judah.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ef'-rath-it, e'-frath-it.</p><p>See EPHRATH.</p>