Aphrah in the Bible

Exact Match

Tell it not in Gath, weep not at all; at Beth-le-aphrah roll thyself in the dust.

Verse ConceptsDo Not MournDo Not Tell

Thematic Bible



Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge Harashim. (Valley of Craftsmen) It was called this because its people were craftsmen.


Do not announce it at Gath, Philistia. Do not weep or show grief. At the house of Ophrah (house of dust) roll in the dust!


References

Hastings

Fausets

Morish

Smith