Lexical Summary Anthothiyyah: Anthothijah Original Word: עַנְתֹתִיּה 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 Originof 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). Practical Reflections • Faithfulness in obscurity: Anthothijah never reappears, yet his inclusion rebukes the notion that ministry is measured by fame. 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·yāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:24 HEB: וַחֲנַנְיָ֥ה וְעֵילָ֖ם וְעַנְתֹתִיָּֽה׃ NAS: Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah, KJV: and Elam, and Antothijah, INT: Hananiah Elam Anthothijah 1 Occurrence |
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