Berean Strong's Lexicon Abel Beth-maakah: Abel Beth-maakah Original Word: אָבֵל בֵּית מַעֲכָה Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אָבֵל (Abel), meaning "meadow" or "stream," and בֵּית מַעֲכָה (Beth-maakah), meaning "house of Maakah." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Abel Beth-maakah, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates it similarly in the passages where it appears. Usage: Abel Beth-maakah is a geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament. It is often referred to as a fortified city in the northern kingdom of Israel, known for its strategic importance and association with various biblical events. Cultural and Historical Background: Abel Beth-maakah was situated in the northern part of ancient Israel, near the border with Aram (modern-day Syria). It was a significant city during the time of the united monarchy and the divided kingdom. The city is noted for its strong fortifications and its role as a refuge and a place of counsel. Its name suggests a lush, fertile area, possibly indicating its agricultural significance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abel, bayith and Maakah Definition a city in N. Isr. NASB Translation Abel (1), Abel-beth-maacah (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abel-beth-maachah, Abel of Beth-maachah, From 'abel and bayith and Ma'akah; meadow of Beth-Maakah; Abel of Beth-maakah, a place in Palestine -- Abel-beth-maachah, Abel of Beth-maachah, see HEBREW 'abel see HEBREW bayith see HEBREW Ma'akah Forms and Transliterations מַעֲכָ֑ה מַעֲכָ֡ה מעכה ma‘ăḵāh ma·‘ă·ḵāh maaChahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 15:20 HEB: אָבֵ֣ל בֵּֽית־ מַעֲכָ֑ה וְאֵת֙ כָּל־ NAS: Dan, Abel-beth-maacah and all KJV: and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, INT: Ijon Dan Abel-beth-maacah and all Chinneroth 2 Kings 15:29 2 Occurrences |