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Nazareth April 28th 1839David Roberts (artist), Louis Haghe (lithographer) · 1842

Netophah

/neh-TOH-fah/

Summary

Netophah was a town in Judah near Bethlehem, home to several of David's mighty men and returning exiles.

☩Location and History

Netophah was a town in the hill country of Judah, closely associated with Bethlehem. Several of David's mighty warriors came from this town, including Maharai and Heleb. After the Babylonian exile, inhabitants of Netophah returned with Zerubbabel. Levitical singers also settled there.

Key verses:2 Samuel 23:28-29Ezra 2:22Nehemiah 7:26Nehemiah 12:28

Related Verses2 mentions

Ezra· 1 verse

2:22

Nehemiah· 1 verse

7:26

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Netophah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).