Anathoth


A Benjamin town 2-4 miles northeast of Jerusalem. It was one of four in Benjamin allotted to the priests (Joshua 21:17-18).

(The ESV Study BibleTM, English Standard Version (ESV) by Crossway Bibles, 2007. Page 1369)

Solomon sent Abiathar to his estate in Anathoth instead of putting him to death. (1 Kings 2:26-27)

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