Reference: Anathoth

One of the cities given to the priests, in Benjamin; identified by Robinson in Anata, some four miles north by east of Jerusalem, Jos 21:18; 1Ch 6:60. It was the birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah, Jer 1:1; 32:7. It's people, however, rejected his words, and sought his life, Jer 11:21.

the name of one of the cities of refuge, in the tribe of Benjamin (Jos 21:18). The Jews, as a rule, did not change the names of the towns they found in Palestine; hence this town may be regarded as deriving its name from the goddess Anat. It was the native place of Abiezer, one of David's "thirty" (2Sa 23:27), and of Jehu, another of his mighty men (1Ch 12:3). It is chiefly notable, however, as the birth-place and usual residence of Jeremiah (Jer 1:1; 11:21-23; 29:27; 32:7-9). It suffered greatly from the army of Sennacherib, and only 128 men returned to it from the Exile (Ne 7:27; Ezr 2:23). It lay about 3 miles north of Jerusalem. It has been identified with the small and poor village of 'Anata, containing about 100 inhabitants.

1. 1Ch 7:8.

2. 1Ch 10:14.

3. A priests' city of Benjamin. ("echoes".) (Jos 21:18; 1Ch 6:60). Abiathar the priest was banished thither by Solomon after his attempt to put Adonijah on the throne (1Ki 2:26). Abiezer's birthplace, one of David's 30 captains (2Sa 23:27); Jehu's also, one of his mighties (1Ch 12:3); Jeremiah's, the priest and prophet, also (Jer 1:1). Among the restored captives from Babylon were 128 men of Anathoth The name is variously given: Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite. Near the road, about three miles N. from Jerusalem (Isa 10:30). Now Anata, on a broad ridge, amidst fields of grain, figs, and olives. There are remains of walls, and quarries supplying stone to Jerusalem.

1. A town in Benjamin given to the Levites (Jos 21:18); the modern 'An

An'athoth

1. Beniamite, son of Becher. 1Ch 7:8.

2. One of the chiefs of the people who sealed the covenant. Ne 10:19.

3. City assigned to the priests in the territory of Benjamin, where Abiathar the high priest had his own 'fields,' and where Jeremiah was born: its inhabitants persecuted the prophet. Identified with Anata, 31 49' N, 35 15' E. Jos 21:18; 1Ki 2:26; 1Ch 6:60; Ezr 2:23; Ne 7:27; 11:32; Isa 10:30; Jer 1:1; 11:21,23; 29:27; 32:7-9.

(answers to prayer).

1. Son of Becher, a son of Benjamin.

1Ch 7:8

2. One of the "heads of the people" who signed the covenant in the time of Nehemiah.

Ne 10:19

(B.C. 410.)