Beth-ashbea
Beth-ashbea was a place associated with the families of the house of Ashbea, who were known for their fine linen work.
PlaceJudeaOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A location in Judea only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:21; only referred to as Beth-ashbea (בַּ֫יִת אַשְׁבֵּעַ).
Location
- Identified as
- Tell Beit Mirsim
- Certainty
- Possible (35% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 31.456° N, 34.910° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- בַּ֫יִת+H0791«H0791=אַשְׁבֵּעַBeth-ashbea
Mentions
- The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea,