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Bethasmoth BETHASMOTH (1Es 5:18).For Bethazmaveth. See Azmaveth. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Bethasmoth beth-azmoth (the King James Version Bethsamos; , Baithasmoth (1 Esdras 5:18); corresponds to Beth-azmaveth in Neh 7:28): A town in the territory of Benjamin, and may be identified with the modern el-Hizmeh. See AZMAVETH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Betharbel (“house of the snare” (or, “ambush of God”.)) Scene of the sack and massacre by Shalmaneser at his first invasion (2Ki 17:3; Hos 10:14). “As Shalman spoiled Betharbel in the day of battle: the mother was dashed in pieces upon her children.” Perhaps identical with the stronghold Arbela in Galilee. Jerome curiously refers “Shalman” … Continue reading “Betharbel”

Betharamptha SEE BETH-ARAM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Betharan A city of the Amorrhites in the valley-plain east of the Jordan, about twelve miles from Jericho (Numbers 32:36; Joshua 13:27). It was rebuilt by the tribe of Gad and later fortified by Herod Antipas, who named it Livias in honor of the wife of Augustus. As she was later called Julia, Josephus speaks … Continue reading “Betharan”

Betharam A town of Gad, E. of Jordan (Jos 13:27). Same as Bethharan (Num 32:36); ages later named Libias or Livias, from the emperor Augustus’ wife, Livia. In the wady Seir, which falls rate the Ghor, opposite Jericho. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Betharam beth-aram ( , beth haram). See BETH-HARAM. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia … Continue reading “Betharam”

Betharabah is regarded by Tristram as indicated by some ancient ruins on Tell el Moghyfer, near the opening of the ravine Khaur el-Kataf (Bible Places, p. 94). The Ordnance Map lays down the ruins of Kusa Hajlah in that position (three and a quarter miles south-east of er-Riha), and marks a site without ancient remains … Continue reading “Betharabah”

Bethany In Judaea We glean the following additional particulars on this interesting Scripture locality. Bethany is mentioned in connection with Beth-phage, house of figs. We also know that palm trees were plentiful in the environs of Bethany (Joh 12:13) and on the Mount of Olives (Neh 8:15); while they were sufficiently rare in Palestine to … Continue reading “Bethany In Judaea”

Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Bethania peran tou Iordanou). In the text of St. John’s Gospel, i, 28, the author locates the event of Our Lord’s baptism by St. John the Baptist at Bethany across the Jordan and there is herein a celebrated variant. The greatest number of the ancient codices, and those of greatest authority, … Continue reading “Bethany Beyond the Jordan”

Bethany Beyond Jordan (i.e. Bethabara). Conder (Handbook of the Bible, p. 315) regards this as another form of Bataancea or Bashan; but this identification is precarious, and the region indicated is too far north and east. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

BETHANY A village on the eastern slope of the Mount Olivet, about two miles east-south-east of Jerusalem, and on the road to Jericho. It was often visited by Christ, Mat 21:17 ; Mar 11:1,12 ; Luk 19:29 . Here Martha and Mary dwelt, and Lazarus was raised from the dead, Joh 11:1-57 Here Mary anointed … Continue reading “Bethany”