אַשְׁבֵּעַ
ash.be.a
(Beth)-ashbea
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "ashbea" (אַשְׁבֵּעַ, H1004G) is mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible. It appears to be a proper noun, possibly a place name, as indicated by its transliteration including the letter "Beth," which signifies a location. Given the definition "Beth-ashbea," it is likely a combination of a preposition ("beth," meaning "house" or "town") and a place name. The use of this word is limited to two occurrences in the Hebrew Bible, suggesting it is not a common word or concept in the Hebrew language. Its significance remains unclear without further context. However, as a proper noun, it likely refers to a specific location, possibly a town or region in ancient Palestine.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
The sons of Shelah the son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of those who worked fine linen, of the house of Ashbea;
1 Chronicles 4:21The sons of Shelah the son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of those who worked fine linen, of the house of Ashbea;