Bithron
הַבִּתְרוֹן/BITH-ron/
“The broken or divided place”
Summary
A broken or ravine-filled district in the Jordan valley east of the river, through which Abner passed.
☩Geographical Region
The Bithron was a district in the Arabah or Jordan valley on the east side of the river, characterized by broken and intersected terrain. Abner passed through 'all the Bithron' on his way to Mahanaim after crossing the Jordan, following the battle at Gibeon. The name indicates the rugged, ravine-cut nature of the region rather than a specific town.
Key verses:2 Samuel 2:29
Related Verses1 mention
2 Samuel· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Bithron," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Bithron," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).