Bible Dictionary
BETH-LEBAOTH
A town in the territory of Simeon whose name means “house of lionesses.” It is identified in 1 Chronicles 4:31 with Beth-biri.
Definition
Beth-lebaoth, meaning “house of lionesses,” was a town in the territory of Simeon. It is called Beth-biri in 1 Chronicles 4:31.
Biblical Usage
Beth-lebaoth appears in the territorial list of Simeon and is associated with the alternate name Beth-biri.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>beth-le-ba'-oth, beth-leb'-aoth (beth lebha'oth; Baithalbath, "house of lionesses"): A town in the territory of Simeon (Jos 19:6). In 1Ch 4:31 the name is given as Beth-birei: the Revised Version (British and American) BETH-BIRI (which see).</p>