Bible Dictionary
Rabbith
Rabbith was a town in the territory of Issachar. Its exact location is uncertain, though it has been associated with a village in the southern Gilboa region.
Definition
Rabbith was a town in the territory of Issachar, perhaps on its boundary. Its exact location is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Rabbith is mentioned only as a town belonging to Issachar.
Historical Background
It has been identified with Raba, a village in the southern part of the Gilboa range, north of Ibzaq. The name includes the Hebrew definite article.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(multitude) a town in the territory, perhaps on the boundary, of Issachar. (Joshua 18:20) only.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>rab'-ith (ha-rabbith; Codex Vaticanus Dabeiron; Codex Alexandrinus Rhabboth): A town in the territory of Issachar (Jos 19:20) which is probably represented today by Raba, a village in the southern part of the Gilboa range and North of Ibzaq. The "ha" is, of course, the definite article.</p>