Reference: Berothah, Berothai

A Syrian town, conquered by David, 2Sa 8:8; 1Ch 18:8; Eze 47:16. Some find it in the modern Beyrout; but aside from the similarity of the name, the indications point to an inland site, nearer Hamath or Damascus.

A city of Syria, despoiled by David (2Sa 8:8), and named by Ezekiel as a limiting point in his ideal restoration of the kingdom (Eze 47:16). Ezekiel places it between Hamath and Damascus; the site is otherwise unknown. In 1Ch 18:8, which is parallel to 2Sa 8:8, for Berothai is substituted Cun. [Berothite in 1Ch 11:39 is obviously meant for Beerothite. See Beeroth].

R. A. S. Macalister.