Strong's Lexicon Arbathi: Arbathite Original Word: עַרְבָתִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root word אַרְבַּע (arba), meaning "four." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Arbathite" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to a geographical location in Israel. Usage: The term "Arbathite" refers to an inhabitant of Arabah, a desert region in the southern part of Israel. In the context of the Bible, it is used to identify a person from this geographical area. The term is specifically used to describe two of King David's mighty warriors, highlighting their origin. Cultural and Historical Background: The Arabah is a significant geographical feature in the biblical landscape, stretching from the Sea of Galilee to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a desert region known for its harsh climate and rugged terrain. In ancient times, it was a sparsely populated area, and those who lived there were often seen as hardy and resilient. The mention of an "Arbathite" in the context of David's warriors suggests a person of notable strength and endurance, qualities valued in the military context of ancient Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Beth Definition inhab. of Arabah NASB Translation Arbathite (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Arbahite Patrial from Beyth ha-'Arabah; an Arbathite or inhabitant of (Beth-)Arabah -- Arbahite. see HEBREW Beyth ha-'Arabah Forms and Transliterations הָֽעַרְבָתִ֔י הָעַרְבָתִֽי׃ הערבתי הערבתי׃ hā‘arḇāṯî hā·‘ar·ḇā·ṯî haarvaTiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:31 HEB: אֲבִֽי־ עַלְבוֹן֙ הָֽעַרְבָתִ֔י עַזְמָ֖וֶת הַבַּרְחֻמִֽי׃ NAS: Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth KJV: Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth INT: Abi-albon the Arbathite Azmaveth the Barhumite 1 Chronicles 11:32 2 Occurrences |