Far House
Textsâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The marginal explanation in the Revised Version (British and American) of Beth-merhak, which is given in the text of 2Sa 15:17 instead of 'a place that was far off'.
What is the meaning of Far House in the Bible?
The marginal explanation in the Revised Version (British and American) of Beth-merhak, which is given in the text of 2Sa 15:17 instead of 'a place that was far off'.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
This translation choice clarifies the literal meaning of the Hebrew term Beth-merhak as 'house of distance' or 'far house,' aiding readers in understanding the geographical context of David's flight.
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