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Ashbea

אַשְׁבֵּעַ/ash-BEE-a/

“I adjure or house of the oath”

Summary

A person or place associated with a family of linen workers from the tribe of Judah.

☩House of Linen Workers

Ashbea is mentioned in connection with the 'house of Ashbea,' a family or guild of linen workers descended from Shelah, son of Judah. These artisans produced fine linen, an important textile in ancient Israel. The reference may indicate either the founder of this guild or the location where they worked.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:21

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

4:21

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ashbea," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Ashbea," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).