What is…
Betah
also known as: Tibhath
Meaning: confidence
This is an ancient city belonging to Hadadezer, king of Zobah, which yielded much spoil of bronze to King David.
Also from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze. —2 Samuel 8:8
In 1 Chronicles 18, Betah is called Tibhath.
Also from Tibhath and from Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a very large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze sea and the pillars and the bronze utensils. —1 Chronicles 18:8
Q & A
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Article Version: April 7, 2025