Bible Dictionary

Anethothite

People & Groups • Old Testament

Anethothite means an inhabitant of Anathoth, the Benjaminite and Levitical town. The term is a variant spelling of Anathothite.

Definition

Anethothite means an inhabitant of Anathoth. It is a spelling form of Anathothite and refers to a person from the Benjaminite town of Anathoth.

The term is used as a designation for individuals associated with Anathoth, including men connected with David’s forces.

The spelling Anethothite appears in the Authorized Version and is rendered Anathothite in the Revised Version.

2 Samuel 23:27 1 Chronicles 27:12 1 Chronicles 11:28 1 Chronicles 12:3

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(2 Samuel 23:27) Anet’othite, (1 Chronicles 27:12) and An’tothite, (1 Chronicles 11:28; 12:3) an inhabitant of Anathoth, of the tribe of Benjamin.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>an'-e-thoth-it: the King James Version form of Anathothite (thus the Revised Version (British and American) 2Sa 23:27).</p>