Asbacaphath
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Asbacaphath is a place name mentioned in the Book of Chronicles, identified in textual criticism as a scribal error for Asbasareth.
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Asbacaphath is a variant spelling found in 1 Chronicles 18:8, representing a textual corruption of the name Asbasareth, the location of King David's bronze artifacts.
What is the meaning of Asbacaphath in the Bible?
Asbacaphath is a variant spelling found in 1 Chronicles 18:8, representing a textual corruption of the name Asbasareth, the location of King David's bronze artifacts.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this textual variant clarifies the historical geography of David's conquests and demonstrates the importance of comparing parallel biblical passages to reconstruct accurate ancient place names.
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