Bible Dictionary
Avith
Avith was the royal city of Hadad, an early king of Edom. Its exact location is unknown.
Definition
Avith was the royal city of Hadad, an early king of Edom. Hadad ben-Bedad is listed among the kings of Edom who ruled before there were kings in Israel. The exact location of Avith has not been identified.
Biblical Usage
Avith appears in the genealogical and royal notices that record Hadad as king of Edom.
Historical Background
The Septuagint reads Getthaim for the name, but there is no clue sufficient to identify the city.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(ruins), the city of Hadad ben-Bedad, one of the kings of Edom before there were kings in Israel. (Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:46)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-vith `awith: The royal city of Hadad king of Edom (Ge 36:35; 1Ch 1:46). The Septuagint reads Getthaim. There is no clue to its identification.</p>