Original Word: עַטְרוֹת בֵּית יוֹאָב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: `Atrowth beyth Yow'ab
Pronunciation: ah-tah-ROHT bayt yo-AHV
Phonetic Spelling: (at-roth' bayth yo-awb')
Definition: Atroth-beth-Joab
Meaning: "Crowns of the house of Joab" or "Ataroth of the house of Joab."

Word Origin: Derived from עֲטָרוֹת (Ataroth) meaning "crowns" or "circular" and בֵּית (beth) meaning "house" combined with יוֹאָב (Joab), a personal name meaning "Yahweh is father."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for this specific Hebrew proper noun, as it refers to a unique location and family lineage within the context of the Hebrew Bible. However, Greek translations of the Old Testament, such as the Septuagint, may transliterate the name phonetically without providing a distinct Greek entry.

Usage: This proper noun refers to a specific location mentioned in the Old Testament, associated with the descendants of Joab.

Context: Atroth-beth-Joab is a location mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. It is found in 1 Chronicles 2:54, where it is listed among the descendants of Caleb. The name suggests a settlement or region associated with the family or descendants of Joab, a prominent military leader under King David. The term "Atroth" implies a place of significance, possibly marked by circular structures or fortifications, which were common in ancient settlements. The association with Joab indicates a familial or tribal connection, highlighting the importance of lineage and heritage in the tribal organization of ancient Israel.

Word Origin
from the same as Ataroth, from bayith and Yoab
Definition
a place in Judah
NASB Translation
Atroth-beth-joab (1).

Ataroth the house of Joab

From the same as Atarowth and bayith and Yow'ab; crowns of the house of Joab; Atroth-beth-Joab, a place in Palestine -- Ataroth the house of Joab.

see HEBREW Atarowth

see HEBREW bayith

see HEBREW Yow'ab

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