Judges 12:15 — Word Study
WLCוַיָּ֛מָת עַבְדּ֥וֹן בֶּן־ הִלֵּ֖ל הַפִּרְעָתוֹנִ֑י וַיִּקָּבֵ֤ר בְּפִרְעָתוֹן֙ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ אֶפְרַ֔יִם בְּהַ֖ר הָעֲמָלֵקִֽי׃ פ
BSAThen AbdonʻAbdôwn [son of a praiseworthy father] sonbên of HillelHillêl from PirathonPirʻâthôwnîy [a town in Ephraim] diedmûwth▸ [passed away, came to his end] and he was buriedqâbar▸ [laid to rest, interred] at PirathonPirʻâthôwn△ [in the hill country] inʼerets EphraimʼEphrayim [a tribe of Israel, doubly fruitful] in the hill countryhar [mountainous region] of the AmalekitesʻĂmâlêqîy [descendants of Esau's grandson]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיָּ֛מָת | and he died | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| עַבְדּ֥וֹן | Abdon | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| הִלֵּ֖ל | Hillel | Noun proper masculine |
| הַפִּרְעָתוֹנִ֑י | the Pirathonite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| וַיִּקָּבֵ֤ר | and he was buried | Verb, Niphal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| בְּפִרְעָתוֹן֙ | at Pirathon | Preposition, noun proper |
| בְּאֶ֣רֶץ | in [the] land of | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct |
| אֶפְרַ֔יִם | Ephraim | Noun proper masculine |
| בְּהַ֖ר | in [the] hill country of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| הָעֲמָלֵקִֽי׃ פ | the Amalekite[s] | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites. |
| KJV | And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites. |
| ASV | And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites. |
| YLT | And Abdon son of Hillel, the Pirathonite, dieth, and is buried in Pirathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekite. |
| WEB | Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites. |
| BBE | And Abdon, the son of Hillel, came to his death, and his body was put to rest in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites. |
Where they part company is in the rendering of מוּת — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence presents a clear sequence of events, starting with Abdon's death and followed by details of his burial.
5 commentators on this verse
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verbמוּת
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Deep Study — Judges 12:15
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Context — The Death of Abdongenerated
Judges 12:15 recounts the death of Abdon, a judge of Israel, and his burial in Pirathon, a town in the territory of Ephraim. This follows the account of Elon, another judge, and highlights the succession of leadership in Israel during a time of transition. Abdon's story emphasizes the cycle of life and leadership within the nation.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 23:30 | Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash, |
| 2 | Judges 3:13–27 | After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms. |
| 3 | Judges 5:14 | Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. |
| 4 | Genesis 14:7 | Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. |
| 5 | Exodus 17:8 | After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מוּת, vai.Ya.motgenerated
The verb מוּת (mūth) means 'to die' and covers a range of meanings from natural death to execution. In this context, it indicates the end of Abdon's life, a significant event marking the conclusion of his role as a judge.
The parsing as a sequential imperfect third person masculine singular indicates that this is a narrative event, part of the ongoing history of Israel. The use of this verb here underscores the inevitability of death as a part of the human experience.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse contains two finite verbs: מוּת (died) and קָבַר (was buried), which govern the actions described. The structure presents Abdon's death followed by his burial, emphasizing the sequence of events.
The syntax reflects a straightforward narrative style, listing the subject followed by the actions, which is typical in Hebrew prose, allowing the reader to follow the events clearly.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates מוּת as ἀπέθανεν (apethanen), meaning 'he died.' This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on the finality of death.
The consistent translation of burial as ἐτάφη (etaphē) further emphasizes the cultural practice of burial, highlighting the importance of honoring the dead in both texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Judges 12:15 tells us that Abdon, son of Hillel, died and was buried in Pirathon, a town in Ephraim. This marks the end of his time as a judge in Israel, following the previous judge Elon. The verse highlights the continuity of leadership and the inevitable reality of death.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Abdon was a judge of Israel, known for his leadership and service to the nation.
Being buried in Pirathon signifies his connection to that town, which was part of the territory of Ephraim.
Mentioning Hillel emphasizes Abdon's lineage and possibly his family's reputation in Israel.
This verse concludes Abdon's story, illustrating the cycle of judges in Israel and the importance of leadership in maintaining order among the people.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn from Abdon's life and leadership as a judge of Israel?
- How does the concept of death impact our understanding of legacy and service?
- In what ways can we honor the memories of those who have passed, as seen in Abdon's burial?
- How does the transition of leadership in Israel reflect the challenges we face in our own communities?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Judges 12:15 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Abdon the son of Hillell the Pirathonite died,.... At the end of his eight years' government; and was buried at Pirathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites; in the place
Read John Gill on Judges 12 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleSo called from some remarkable exploit done either by or upon the Amalekites in that place.
Read Matthew Poole on Judges 12 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJudges 12:15 And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.Ver. 15. And was buried in Pirathon.] Where Benaiah, David’ s worthy, was born: and God loveth the places the better for that such and such of his servants were "born there."
Read John Trapp on Judges 12 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(15) In Pirathon.—The city of David’s hero, Benaiah (2 Samuel 23:30; 1Ma 9:50; Jos. Antt. xiii. 1, § 3). It is now Feratah, six miles west of Shechem. In the mount of the Amalekites.—The phrase is explained in Judges 12:14. It points to an early settlement of Amalekites in Central Palestine.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Judges 12 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges15. in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites] The Amalekites, however, were settled not in Ephraim, but in the Negeb, S. of Judah. It is true that ch. Judges 5:14 brings Ephraim into connexion with Amalek, but the text is too uncertain (see note in loc.) to be used in support of the present passage. Moore (Polychr. Bible) notices that a group of mss. of LXX read ‘in the hill country of Ephraim, in the land of Sellçm,’ cf. 1 Samuel 9:4, where the Saaleim of LXX. cod. A. = the Hebr. Shaâlim. Since there is no way of accounting for the reading of these mss. by any confusion of letters, it may well be that they have preserved the true text here: in the hill country of E.…
Read Cambridge on Judges 12 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
Then Abdon son of Hillel the Pirathonite died and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
Tyndale line
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.
Then dyed Abdon the sonne of Hillel the Pirathonite, and was buryed in Pirathon, in ye lande of Ephraim, in the Mount of the Amalekites.
Strictly literal
And Abdon the son of Hillel, the Pirathonite, died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.
And Abdon son of Hillel, the Pirathonite, dieth, and is buried in Pirathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekite.
And Abdon son of Hillel, the Pirathonite, dies, and is buried in Pirathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekite.
Then died 'Abdon the son of Hillel the Pir'athonite, and was buried in Pir'athon in the land of Ephraim, in the mountain of the 'Amalekites.
Abdon son of Hillel the Pirathonite died and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim in the hill country of the Amalekites.
From the Latin
And he died, and was buried in Pharathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of Amalech.
Simplified
Then he died and was buried at Pirathon in the territory of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.
And Abdon, the son of Hillel, came to his death, and his body was put to rest in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree in their wording for this verse, with the Septuagint providing a direct correspondence to the Hebrew text without significant variation.
וַיָּ֛מָת עַבְדּ֥וֹן בֶּן־ הִלֵּ֖ל הַפִּרְעָתוֹנִ֑י וַיִּקָּבֵ֤ר בְּפִרְעָתוֹן֙ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ אֶפְרַ֔יִם בְּהַ֖ר הָעֲמָלֵקִֽי׃ פ
11 of the 11 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Judges 12:15
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
מוּת (mūth) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to die' or 'to kill.' It encompasses a range of meanings from dying naturally to being executed as a penalty. The word can refer to both humans and animals, and it includes various forms such as causing death or being killed. There is a distinction in usage based on the subject, whether it is a person or God inflicting death.
מוּת vb. die
Qal
die, of natural or other causes
die as a penalty = be put to death
Po‛lel. kill, put to death, despatch (intens.)
Hiph.
abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man
subj. God, by inflicting penalty
of animals killing men
bring to a premature death
Hoph. be killed, put to death
base
H4191 מוּת die .. die, of natural or other causes
. die as a penalty = be put to death
. kill, put to death, despatch (intens.)
. . abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man
. subj. God, by inflicting penalty
. of animals killing men
. bring to a premature death
. be killed, put to death
4191 muwth mooth
a primitive root: to die (literally or figuratively);
causatively, to kill:--X at all, X crying, (be) dead (body,
man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to,
be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), X must needs,
slay, X surely, X very suddenly, X in (no) wise.
מוּת (mut) — to die.
1) to die, kill, have one executed
1a)(Qal)
1a1) to die
1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death
1a3) to die, perish (of a nation)
1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct)
1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch
1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death
1d) (Hophal)
1d1) to be killed, be put to death
1d1a) to die prematurely
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
עַבְדּוֹן (Abdon) refers to both a personal name and a location. It is derived from the root meaning 'servitude' and is associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including a judge of Israel and various individuals from the tribes of Benjamin and Gibeon. Additionally, it denotes a city in Asher, allocated to the Gershonite Levites, located near modern 'Abdeh.'
עַבְדּוֹן n.pr.
n.pr.m.
a judge
a Benjamite
son of Jehiel a Gibeonite
son of Micah
n.pr.loc. Levitical city in Asher
base
H5658 עַבְדוֹן
5658 `Abdown ab-dohn'
from 5647; servitude; Abdon, the name of a place in Palestine
and of four Israelites:--Abdon. Compare 5683.
see HEBREW for 05647
see HEBREW for 05683
עַבְדּוֹן (av.don) — Abdon.
Abdon = "servile"
a city in Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites; located 10 miles (16 km) north of Accho; modern 'Abdeh'
Also named: ev.ron (עֶבְרֹן "Ebron" H5683)
עַבְדּוֹן (av.don) — Abdon.
A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.12.13;
son of: Hillel (H1985)
§ Abdon = "servile"
1) a judge of Israel in the time of the judges; perhaps the same as 'Bedan'
2) a Benjamite, son of Shashak
3) a Gibeonite, son of Jehiel and a grandson of Gideon
4) son of Micah in the time of king Josiah of Judah; also 'Achbor'
5) a city in Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites; located 10 miles (16 km) north of Accho; modern 'Abdeh'
עַבְדּוֹן (av.don) — Abdon.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.23;
son of: Shashak (H8349);
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Abdon
Servile. (1.) The son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, the tenth judge of Israel (Judg. 12:13-15). He is probably the Bedan of 1 Sam. 12:11.
(2.) The first-born of Gibeon of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:30; 9:36).
(3.) The son of Micah, one of those whom Josiah sent to the prophetess Huldah to ascertain from her the meaning of the recently discovered book of the law (2 Chr. 34:20). He is called Achbor in 2 Kings 22:12.
(4.) One of the “sons” of Shashak (1 Chr. 8:23).
(servile). A judge of Israel, (Judges 12:13,15) perhaps the same person as Bedan, in (1 Samuel 12:11) (B.C. 1233-1225). Son of Shashak. (1 Chronicles 8:23) First-born son of Jehiel, son of Gideon. (1 Chronicles 8:30; 9:35,36). Son of Micah, a contemporary of Josiah, (2 Chronicles 34:20) called Achbor in (2 Kings 22:12) (B.C. 628.) A city in the tribe if Asher, given to the Gershonites, (Joshua 21:30; 1 Chronicles 6:74) the modern Abdeh, 10 miles northeast of…
servant; cloud of judgment
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
הִלֵּל (Hillel) refers to a man from before Israel's monarchy, specifically the father of Abdon, a judge mentioned in Judges 12:13. The name means 'praising' and is derived from the root word for praise. The entries consistently identify Hillel as a notable figure in Israel's history.
הִלֵּל n.pr.m. (he hath praised) father of a judge of Israel
base
H1985 הִלֵּל
1985 Hillel hil-layl'
from 1984; praising (namely God); Hillel, an
Israelite:--Hillel.
see HEBREW for 01984
הִלֵּל (hil.lel) — Hillel.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.12.13;
father of: Abdon (H5658H)
§ Hillel = "praising"
a native of Pirathon in Mount Ephraim, the father of Abdon the judge
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
hil'-el (hillel, "he greatly praised"; Septuagint Ellel): An inhabitant of Pirathon in the hill country of Ephraim, and father of Abdon, one of the judges of Israel (Jud 12:13,15).
Hillel
Praising, a Pirathonite, father of the judge Abdon (Judg. 12:13, 15).
(praise), a native of Pirathon in Mount Ephraim, father of Abdon, one of the judges of Israel. (Judges 12:13,15)
he that praises
פִּרְעָתוֹנִי (Pir`athowniy) refers to an inhabitant of Pirathon, derived from the root word for Pirathon itself. It is described as a gentilic adjective, meaning 'of Pirathon' or 'Pirathonite.' The term suggests a connection to the place Pirathon, which is noted for its princely connotations.
פִּרְעָתוֹנִי adj.gent. of foregoing [q.df.ad], cf. פִּרְעָתֹנִי
base
H6553 פִּרְעָתוֹנִי, פִּרְעָתֹנִי
6553 Pir`athowniy pir-aw-tho-nee'
or Pirathoniy {pir-aw-tho-nee'}; patrial from 6552; a
Pirathonite or inhabitant of Pirathon:--Pirathonite.
see HEBREW for 06552
פִּרְעָתוֹנִי (pir.a.to.ni) — Pirathon.
Pirathonite, of Pirathon "princely"
an inhabitant of Pirathon
Another spelling of pir.a.ton (פִּרְעָתוֹן "Pirathon" H6552)
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
Pirathonite
(1.) Abdon, the son of Hillel, so called, Judg. 12:13, 15.
(2.) Benaiah the Ephraimite (2 Sam. 23:30), one of David’s thirty heroes.
a native of or dweller in Pirathon. Two such are named in the Bible:-- Abdon ben-Hillel. (Judges 12:13,15) "Benaiah the Pirathonite of the children of Ephraim," (1 Chronicles 27:14)
→ See PIRATHON
קָבַר (qabar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to bury.' It has several forms, including Qal (to bury), Niphal (to be buried), Piel (to bury in masses), and Pual (to be buried). The entries indicate its use in various contexts, including a reference to Genesis 25:10.
קָבַר 132 vb. bury
Qal 86 bury
Niph. 39 be buried
Pi. bury (in masses)
Pu. Gn 25:10.
base
H6912 קָבַר bury
6912 qabar kaw-bar'
a primitive root; to inter:--X in any wise, bury(-ier).
קָבַר (qa.var) — to bury.
1) to bury
1a) (Qal) to bury
1b) (Niphal) to be buried
1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses)
1d) (Pual) to be buried
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Niphal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/VNw3ms
פִּרְעָתוֹן (Pir`athown) refers to a location in the Old Testament, specifically a town in the region of Ephraim. The name suggests a meaning related to 'chieftaincy' or 'princely.' It is mentioned in Judges 12:15 and is possibly identified with the modern site of 'Ferata,' located south of Jaffa.
פִּרְעָתוֹן n.pr.loc. in Ephr.;—Ju 12:15
ref
H6552 פִּרְעָתוֹן
6552 Pir`athown pir-aw-thone'
from 6546; chieftaincy; Pirathon, a place in
Palestine:--Pirathon.
see HEBREW for 06546
פִּרְעָתוֹן (pir.a.ton) — Pirathon.
Pirathon = "princely"
a town in Ephraim in the mount of the Amalekite
perhaps modern 'Ferata' located 1.5 miles (2.5 km) south from Jaffa on the road to Nablus
Also named: pir.a.to.ni (פִּרְעָתוֹנִי "Pirathon" H6553)
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun properHR/Npl
Pirathon
Prince, or summit, a place “in the land of Ephraim” (Judg. 12:15), now Fer’on, some 10 miles south-west of Shechem. This was the home of Abdon the judge.
(princely), "in the land of Ephraim in the mount of the Amalekite," a place in (Judges 12:15) Its site, now called Fer’ata , is about one mile and a half south of the road from Jaffa, by Hableh , to Nablus . Pirathonites are mentioned in (Judges 12:13,15) and 1Chr 27:14
his dissipation or deprivation; his rupture
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
base
H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
Prep | N-cs — Preposition · noun common feminine singular constructHR/Ncfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (Ephrayim) refers to Ephraim, a son of Joseph and Asenath, and the tribe descended from him. The term signifies 'double fruit' and encompasses various meanings, including a geographical region, a chief gate of Jerusalem, and a reference to the northern kingdom. Notably, it appears in Genesis 41:52.
אֶפְרַ֫יִם n.pr.m. Ephraim
base
H669 אֶפְרַ֫יִם Ephraim
669 'Ephrayim ef-rah'-yim
dual of masculine form of 672; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son
of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its
territory:--Ephraim, Ephraimites.
see HEBREW for 0672
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (eph.ra.yim) — Ephraim.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.41.52;
son of: Joseph (H3130) and Asenath (H0621);
brother of: Manasseh (H4519);
father of: Shuthelah (H7803), Becher (H1071H), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827), Elead (H0496) and Beriah (H1283H); also called Ephrathite (NIV: Ephraimite) at 1Sa.1.1; Ephron (Qere, KJV: Ephrain) at 2Ch.13.19;
§ Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"
1) second son of Joseph, blessed by him and given preference over first son, Manasseh
2) the tribe, Ephraim
3) the mountain country of Ephraim
4) sometimes used name for the northern kingdom (Hosea or Isaiah)
5) a city near Baal-hazor
6) a chief gate of Jerusalem
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (eph.ra.yim) — Ephraim (Gate).
§ Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"
a chief gate of Jerusalem
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Ephraim
Double fruitfulness (“for God had made him fruitful in the land of his affliction”). The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt (Gen. 41:52; 46:20). The first incident recorded regarding him is his being placed, along with his brother Manasseh, before their grandfather, Jacob, that he might bless them (48:10; comp. 27:1). The intention of Joseph was that the right hand of the aged patriarch should be placed on the head of the elder of the two; but Jacob set Ephraim the younger before his brother, “guiding his hands wittingly.” Before Joseph’s death, Ephraim’s family had reached the third generation (Gen. 50:23).
a city "in the district near the wilderness" to which our Lord retired with his disciples when threatened with violence by the priests. (John 11:54)
The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt, Ge 41:52. Although the youngest, he yet had the chief blessing of his grandfather Jacob, and the tribe was always more distinguished than that of Manasseh, Ge 48:8-20 Nu 2:18-21. The portion of Ephraim was large and central, and embraced some of the most fertile land in all Canaan. It extended from the Mediterranean across to the Jordan, north of the portions of Dan and Benjamin and included Shiloh, Shechem, etc. A range of mountainous country, which runs through it, is called "the mountains of Ephraim," or "mount Ephraim." This extends also farther south into the portion of Judah, and is there called "the mountains of Judah." Samaria, the capital of the ten tribes, being in Ephraim…
fruitful; increasing
הַר (har) means 'mountain' or 'hill,' and can refer to a range of hills or hill-country. It is derived from a root that suggests elevation and can be used figuratively. The entries consistently highlight its geographical connotations without significant disagreement.
הַר 568 n.m. mountain, hill, hill-country
mountain, hill
hill-country, mountain-region
base
H2022 הַר mountain, hill, hill-country
2022 har har
a shortened form of 2042; a mountain or range of hills
(sometimes used figuratively):--hill (country), mount(-ain), X
promotion.
see HEBREW for 02042
הַר (har) — mountain: mount.
: mount/hill
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
הַר (har) — mountain: hill country.
: hill_country
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
A sub-meaning of har (הַר ": mount" H2022)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
עֲמָלֵקִי (Amaleqiy) refers to the Amalekites, a group descended from Amalek, who is noted as a grandson of Esau. The term is used collectively to denote the people of Amalek. The entries indicate that it is a patronymic form derived from the root word for Amalek itself.
עֲמָלֵקִי adj.gent. coll. = (the) Amalekites
base
H6003 עֲמָלֵקִי coll. = (the) Amalekites
6003 `Amaleqiy am-aw-lay-kee'
patronymically from 6002; an Amalekite (or collectively the
Amalekites) or descendants of Amalek: --Amalekite(-s).
see HEBREW for 06002
עֲמָלֵקִי (a.ma.le.qi) — Amalekite.
Someone descended from Amekek
Group of a.ma.leq (עֲמָלֵק "Amalek" H6002)
§ Amalekite, of Amalek "people of lapping"
descendants of Amalek, the grandson of Esau
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa