Consider helping today!
Bible Encyclopedias
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Ataroth
(1) A city east of the Jordan, apparently in the territory given to Reuben, but built, or fortified, by the children of Gad (Numbers 32:3 , Numbers 32:34 ). It is named along with Dibon, which is identified with
(2) A place on the boundary between Ephraim and Benjamin, toward the West (Joshua 16:2 ). It seems to be the same as Ataroth-addar of Joshua 16:5 and Joshua 18:13 . It is probably to be identified with the modern
(3) A place on the eastern frontier of Ephraim (Joshua 16:7 ). This town has not been identified. Conder thinks it may be identified with
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain and were generously provided by the folks at WordSearch Software.
Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Ataroth'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/a/ataroth.html. 1915.