Beth-Pelet
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Beth-pelet was an ancient fortified city in the territory of Judah, identified with the site of Tell el-Far'ah (South).
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Beth-pelet, meaning 'house of breaking' or 'house of flight,' is a city in Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:31 and Nehemiah 11:30 as one of the settlements inhabited by the tribe of Simeon and later by returning exiles. It is distinct from the Beth-pelet mentioned in Hosea 9:15, which is associated with Aiath.
What is the meaning of Beth-Pelet in the Bible?
Beth-pelet, meaning 'house of breaking' or 'house of flight,' is a city in Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:31 and Nehemiah 11:30 as one of the settlements inhabited by the tribe of Simeon and later by returning exiles. It is distinct from the Beth-pelet mentioned in Hosea 9:15, which is associated with Aiath.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Beth-pelet helps clarify the territorial boundaries of the southern tribes and illustrates the administrative reorganization of Judah during the post-exilic period, providing concrete geographical context for the biblical narratives of settlement and return.
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