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Basmath
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Heb. Basmath', בִּשְּׂמִת, fragrant), the name of two women.
1. (Sept. Βασεμάθ .) One of the wives of Esau (Genesis 26:34; Genesis 36:3-4; Genesis 36:10; Genesis 36:13, "BASHEMATH").
2. (Sept. Βασεμμάθ ) A daughter of Solomon, and wife of Ahimaaz, the viceroy in Naphtali (1 Kings 4:15). B.C. post 1014.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Basmath'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/basmath.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.