Lexical Summary Annethothi: Anathothite, Anathoth Original Word: עַנְתֹתִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Anathoth, Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite Or rannthowthiy {an-ne-tho-thee'}; patrial from Anathowth; a Antothite or inhabitant of Anathoth -- of Anathoth, Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite. see HEBREW Anathowth NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Anathoth Definition inhab. of Anathoth NASB Translation Anathoth (1), Anathothite (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַנְּתֹתִי adjective, of a people of foregoing; — ׳הָע Jeremiah 29:27; 1 Chronicles 12:3; 2 Samuel 23:27 = הָעַנְּתוֺתִי 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:12. Topical Lexicon Anathothite (H6069) Geographic and Tribal Setting An Anathothite is a native or resident of Anathoth, a Levitical town allotted to the tribe of Benjamin and situated a few miles northeast of Jerusalem (Joshua 21:18). Its proximity to the capital provided strategic access to the monarchy while preserving a rural environment suited to priestly service. The Benjamite context explains why each biblical Anathothite is either explicitly or implicitly connected with that tribe. Levitical Heritage Because Anathoth was one of the priestly cities, an Anathothite generally descended from Levites assigned to Benjamin’s territory. This heritage underscores a dual vocation in Scripture: service at the sanctuary and availability for national duty. Jeremiah’s priestly family exemplifies this (Jeremiah 1:1). Military Valor in the Reign of David 1. Abiezer the Anathothite—One of the Thirty mighty men (2 Samuel 23:27; 1 Chronicles 11:28). His repeated appearance testifies to ongoing commitment during David’s consolidation of the kingdom. Prophetic Witness in the Exile Jeremiah, “of Anathoth,” carried the prophetic mantle during Judah’s darkest hour. His hometown designation resurfaces in Jeremiah 29:27, where exiled priests are rebuked for failing to silence him: “Now therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who poses as a prophet among you?”. The phrase links Jeremiah’s credibility to his Levitical roots in Anathoth, contrasting authentic prophecy with the false assurances of those in Babylon. Historical Significance 1. Intersection of Priesthood and Warfare: The Anathothites demonstrate that devotion to Yahweh integrates sacred and secular responsibilities. Ministry Lessons • God equips His servants through their heritage and environment but ultimately calls them to wholehearted obedience, whether on the battlefield or in the pulpit. Summary The Anathothite designation unites priestly lineage, military courage, and prophetic integrity. From Abiezer’s sword to Jeremiah’s scroll, those bearing this title model steadfast service to the Lord in varied arenas of Israel’s history. Forms and Transliterations הָֽעֲנְּתֹתִ֑י הָֽעַנְּתֹתִ֔י הָעֲנְּתֹתִֽי׃ הָעֲנְּתוֹתִֽי׃ הָעַנְּתֹתִ֖י הענתותי׃ הענתתי הענתתי׃ hā‘annəṯōṯî hā‘ănnəṯōṯî hā‘ănnəṯōwṯî hā·‘an·nə·ṯō·ṯî hā·‘ăn·nə·ṯō·ṯî hā·‘ăn·nə·ṯō·w·ṯî haannetoTiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:27 HEB: אֲבִיעֶ֙זֶר֙ הָֽעַנְּתֹתִ֔י מְבֻנַּ֖י הַחֻשָׁתִֽי׃ NAS: Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai KJV: Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai INT: Abiezer the Anathothite Mebunnai the Hushathite 1 Chronicles 11:28 1 Chronicles 12:3 1 Chronicles 27:12 Jeremiah 29:27 5 Occurrences |