BETH-ANATH

beth-a'-nath (beth`anath; Bainathath):

A city in the territory of Naphtali, named with Horem and Bethshemesh (Joshua 19:38; Judges 1:33). It is represented by the modern village Ainatha, about 12 miles Northwest of Cafed. The name signifies the "house" or "temple" of Anath, a goddess of the Canaanites.

Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'BETH-ANATH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.