Beten is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the territorial allotments to the tribes of Israel. It is referenced in the Book of Joshua as part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Asher. The precise identification and location of Beten remain uncertain, but it is traditionally considered to be situated in the northern region of ancient Israel, within the boundaries assigned to Asher.

Biblical Reference:

· Joshua 19:24-25 : "The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph..."

In this passage, Beten is listed among several towns and cities that delineate the borders of Asher's inheritance. The context suggests that Beten was a significant settlement within this tribal region, contributing to the overall landscape and resources available to the Asherites.

Historical and Geographical Context:

The tribe of Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Asher's territory was located in the western part of the land of Canaan, along the Mediterranean coast. This area was known for its fertile land and abundant resources, which were blessings attributed to the tribe in Jacob's blessing (Genesis 49:20).

The exact location of Beten has not been definitively identified by archaeologists or historians, and it does not appear prominently in other historical records outside of the biblical text. Some scholars suggest that Beten may have been a small village or town, possibly serving as a local administrative or agricultural center within the tribal lands of Asher.

Theological Significance:

From a theological perspective, the mention of Beten, along with other towns in the tribal allotments, underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The division of the land among the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness in providing for His people and establishing them in the Promised Land.

The allocation of specific territories, including Beten, also highlights the importance of land in the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The land was not only a physical inheritance but also a spiritual one, symbolizing the blessings and responsibilities that came with being God's chosen people.

Cultural and Religious Context:

In the broader cultural and religious context of ancient Israel, towns like Beten would have played a role in the daily life and worship practices of the Israelites. The land was integral to their identity and relationship with God, serving as the backdrop for the unfolding narrative of the Old Testament.

While Beten itself is not a focal point of biblical events or narratives, its inclusion in the territorial lists serves as a reminder of the detailed and organized nature of the Israelite settlement in Canaan. Each town and city contributed to the collective identity and heritage of the tribes, reinforcing the unity and diversity within the nation of Israel.Beten

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(height), one of the cities on the border of the tribe of Asher. (Joshua 19:25)

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be'-ten (beTen; Batne): A city of Asher mentioned between Hall and Achshaph (Joshua 19:25). Eusebius, Onomasticon places it 8 Roman miles East of Ptolemais, giving it the name Bethseten. It may be identical with the modern village el-B`aneh, but no certainty is possible.

991. Beten -- "depression," a city in Asher
... 990, 991. Beten. 992 . "depression," a city in Asher. Transliteration:
Beten Phonetic Spelling: (beh'-ten) Short Definition: Beten. ...
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990. beten -- belly, body, womb
... 989, 990. beten. 991 . belly, body, womb. Transliteration: beten Phonetic Spelling:
(beh'-ten) Short Definition: womb. ... 989, 990. beten. 991 . ...
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992. botnim -- pistachio
... nut. From beten; (only in plural) a pistachio-nut (from its form) -- nut. see
HEBREW beten. 991, 992. botnim. 993 . Strong's Numbers.
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Vater Unser Im Himmelreich. Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above.
... 1. Vater unser im Himmelreich, Der du uns alle heissest gleich Brueder sein, und
dich rufen an Und willt das Beten von uns han: Gieb dass nicht bet allein der ...
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Der Du Bist Drei in Einigkeit. Thou, who Art Three in Unity.
... 2. Des Morgens, Gott, dich loben wir, Des Abends auch beten fuer dir, Unser
armes Lied ruehmt dich Jetzt und immer und ewiglich. ...
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Luther's Small Catechism. AD 1529.
... und lieben, da?? mir bei seinem Namen nicht fluchen, schw??ren, zaubern, l?�gen oder
tr?�gen; sondern denselbigen in allen N??then anrufen, beten, loben und ...
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WT Vn to the Christen Reader.
... thynke it compendious wisdome/ to amende [the] same betymes/ moneshed & warned by
the ensample of other men/ rather then to tary vntill thou be beten also. ...
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Chapter xxiv
... type of meditation involved. Therefore Luther's zu beten is not to be
condemned, though it is not literally exact. Changes of the ...
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Beten (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BETEN. be'-ten (beTen; Batne): A city of Asher
mentioned between Hall and Achshaph (Joshua 19:25). ...Beten (1 Occurrence). ...
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Body (562 Occurrences)
... 19:11, 13, 16 Haggai 2:13); nebhelah = "a flabby thing," "carcass" (Deuteronomy
21:23 Isaiah 26:19 Jeremiah 26:23; Jeremiah 36:30); beTen = "womb" (Deuteronomy ...
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Hali (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia HALI. ha'-li (chali): A town named with Helkath,
Beten and Achshaph on the border of Asher (Joshua 19:25). ...
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Belly (62 Occurrences)
...beTen = "the internal abdomen," "the womb" (1 Kings 7:20 Job 15:2, 35 the King James
Version; Job 20:15, 23; Job 40:16 Psalm 17, 14 Proverbs 13:25; Proverbs 18 ...
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Betane

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Achshaph (3 Occurrences)
... KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS). Joshua 19:25 Their border was Helkath,
Hali, Beten, Achshaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Ach'shaph (3 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:25 And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph;
(See RSV). Achshaph, Ach'shaph. Achzib . Reference Bible.
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Acshaph (3 Occurrences)
... one; the king of Achshaph, one; (See NIV). Joshua 19:25 And their territory
was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Acshaph, (DBY NIV). ...
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Soul (554 Occurrences)
... basar, "flesh" (Isaiah 10:18 Deuteronomy 12:23); from she'er, "the inner flesh,"
next the bones (Proverbs 11:17, "his own flesh"); from beTen, "belly" (Psalm 31 ...
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Helkath (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Helkath (3 Occurrences). Joshua 19:25 Their border was
Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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