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Zartanah

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Zartanah was an alternate form of Zarethan, a place named in the account of Solomon’s administration.

Definition

Zartanah was an alternate form of Zarethan, with the Hebrew form indicating a place-name.

Biblical Usage

It appears in the account of Solomon’s administrative district.

Historical Background

The form Zartanah is identified with Zarethan in the King James Version of 1 Kings.

Scripture References

Related Figures

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(1 Kings 4:12) [Zaretan, Or Zarthan, Zarthan]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zar-ta'-na, zar'-ta-na (tsarethanah): the King James Version in 1Ki 4:12 for "Zarethan." The form is Zarethan with Hebrew locale.</p>
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