Rabbith
Where it is
32.39° N, 35.38° E
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About this place
Rabbith was a town located in the territory allocated to the tribe of Issachar during the division of the Promised Land under Joshua (Josh. 19:20). It is mentioned only once in the Bible, in the context of the cities and towns that were assigned to Issachar as part of their inheritance (Josh. 19:17-23). The exact location of Rabbith is uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated in the region of the Jezreel Valley, which was known for its fertile land and strategic importance. The Jezreel Valley was a major trade route and a key agricultural area in ancient Israel. The mention of Rabbith in the list of Issachar's towns highlights the allocation of specific territories to each of the twelve tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to give them the land of Canaan as an inheritance. Although little is known about Rabbith beyond its name and general location, its inclusion in the biblical record serves to emphasize the orderly division of the land and the establishment of the tribes in their designated areas.
Every mention
Joshua 1 mention
What the dictionary says
(multitude) a town in the territory, perhaps on the boundary, of Issachar.
Sources
- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding · CC BY 4.0 · www.openbible.info/geo/