Abel-Beth-Maachah
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient fortified settlement in the upper Galilee region, identified with the biblical Abel-beth-maachah.
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Abel-beth-maachah was a fortified city situated in the northern territory of the tribe of Naphtali, functioning as a strategic stronghold near the urban centers of Dan and Ijon.
What is the meaning of Abel-Beth-Maachah in the Bible?
Abel-beth-maachah was a fortified city situated in the northern territory of the tribe of Naphtali, functioning as a strategic stronghold near the urban centers of Dan and Ijon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the strategic military value of Abel-beth-maachah clarifies the geopolitical dynamics described in the biblical narratives involving King David and the siege by Joab.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.