6070. Anthothiyyah
Lexical Summary
Anthothiyyah: Anthothijah

Original Word: עַנְתֹתִיּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Anthothiyah
Pronunciation: an-tho-thee-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tho-thee-yaw')
KJV: Antothijah
NASB: Anthothijah
Word Origin: [from the same as H6068 (עֲנָתוֹת - Anathoth) and H3050 (יָהּ - LORD)]

1. answers of Jah
2. Anthothijah, an Israelite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Antothijah

From the same as Anathowth and Yahh; answers of Jah; Anthothijah, an Israelite -- Antothijah.

see HEBREW Anathowth

see HEBREW Yahh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a Benjamite
NASB Translation
Anthothijah (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַנְתֹתִיָּה proper name, masculine Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:24, Ανωθαιθ, Αναθωθ(ι)α.

Topical Lexicon
Biblical Occurrence

“Abdon, Zichri, Hanan, Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah, Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.” (1 Chronicles 8:24)

Genealogical Context within Benjamin

Anthothijah is listed among the sons of Shashak, a descendant of Benjamin whose family tree is traced in 1 Chronicles 8:1-40. The Chronicler records at least five successive generations (Benjamin → Gera → Shashak → Anthothijah) to affirm that the tribe retained identifiable clans after the exile. By preserving these names, Scripture safeguards heritage, property rights, and priestly eligibility (compare Ezra 2:59-63).

Possible Connection to Anathoth

The form of the name suggests “man of Anathoth” or “Yahweh has answered from Anathoth.” Anathoth was a Levitical town in Benjamin (Joshua 21:18) and later the home of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1). While Chronicles does not explicitly place Anthothijah there, the linguistic link hints that his branch of Shashak’s family may have settled in or traced roots to that priestly center, underscoring Benjamin’s integration with Levites and prophetic ministry.

Historical Significance

1 Chronicles was compiled for post-exilic readers who needed assurance that God had preserved every tribe. Naming peripheral figures like Anthothijah shows that none of Benjamin’s households were forgotten, despite earlier wars (Judges 20), Saul’s failed dynasty, and the Babylonian captivity. Their continued existence vindicates divine promises to the patriarchs (Genesis 49:27) and confirms Benjamin’s ongoing share in Judah’s restoration.

Ministry and Theological Importance

1. Covenant Continuity: Anthothijah’s appearance proves that God “keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations” (Deuteronomy 7:9).
2. Individual Worth: Even a single-verse mention affirms that every believer’s name matters to God (Luke 10:20).
3. Corporate Identity: The Chronicler’s precision models healthy record-keeping and accountability for God’s people today (Hebrews 6:10).
4. Prayer and Response: The probable meaning “Yahweh has answered” subtly teaches that God hears and answers the cries of His people, echoing Psalm 34:4.

Practical Reflections

• Faithfulness in obscurity: Anthothijah never reappears, yet his inclusion rebukes the notion that ministry is measured by fame.
• Heritage and mission: Knowing one’s spiritual lineage—whether physical or adopted in Christ—strengthens commitment to serve the body (Romans 12:5).
• Hope after exile: If God preserved a minor Benjamite line, He can restore any believer or community that returns to Him (Joel 2:25-27).

Though brief, Anthothijah’s record reinforces the reliability of Scripture, the meticulous care of God for His covenant family, and the quiet dignity of those who serve Him far from the spotlight.

Forms and Transliterations
וְעַנְתֹתִיָּֽה׃ וענתתיה׃ veantotiYah wə‘anṯōṯîyāh wə·‘an·ṯō·ṯî·yāh
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1 Chronicles 8:24
HEB: וַחֲנַנְיָ֥ה וְעֵילָ֖ם וְעַנְתֹתִיָּֽה׃
NAS: Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
KJV: and Elam, and Antothijah,
INT: Hananiah Elam Anthothijah

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6070
1 Occurrence


wə·‘an·ṯō·ṯî·yāh — 1 Occ.

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