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'''Pirathon''' was an ancient town mentioned in the [[Hebrew Bible]]. Its exact whereabouts are not known.<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/pirathon Columbia Encyclopedia]</ref> The Hebrew name agrees closely with that of modern [[Fara'ata]] (Israelite grid 165177), seven miles WSW of [[Shechem]], leading to common identification of the two,<ref>C. Rasmussen, Atlas of the Bible: Revised Edition, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010</ref><ref>Anson Rainey, The Sacred Bridge, Jerusalem: Carta, 2006</ref> though Conder and Kitchener <ref>Survey of Western Palestine, London, 1882, II:162</ref> claim that the earliest reference to the name "Fera'ata" dates to the 14th century. They also state that the [[Samaritan Chronicle]] (dated by them to the 12th century) refers to the town as Ophrah, though the [https://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/sam/chron2.htm Chronicle] (ch. 41) identifies Fer'ata as west of Shechem. Its tribal affiliation with Ephraim in Judges 12:15 has been questioned on the grounds that [[Fara'ata]] lies north of the main course of [[Wadi Qana]], which formed the southern border of [[Plain of Manasseh|Manasseh]] ({{bibleverse|Josh|17:7-10}}).<ref>Daniel I. Block, The New American Commentary: Judges, Ruth. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman, 1999, comment on Judges 12:15</ref> However, the [[Wadi Qana]] this far east has divided in to numerous tributaries. The village sits on a prominent hill, and the valley to its north and west drains into the [[Wadi Qana]],<ref>Map of Israel 1:100000, Sheet 8</ref> so it might well have been reckoned to Ephraim. |
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[[Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton|Brenton]] translates as ''Pharathon'' ({{langx|el|Φαραθών}}) in his version of the [[Septuagint]].<ref>Brenton, [http://biblehub.com/sep/judges/12.htm Judges 12:15]</ref> |
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'''Pirathon''' was an ancient town mentioned in [[Bible|the Bible]]. Its exact whereabouts are unknown.<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/pirathon Columbia Encyclopedia]</ref> However, it is known that the town was located in modern [[Palestine]], in the area once held by the [[Israelite]] tribe of [[Ephraim]].<ref>http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/pirathon.html</ref> The town is notable because one of [[King David]]'s captains (or "mighty ones") originated there. Also, a leader of Biblical Israel, [[Abdon]], made his home in this town. |
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The town is notable as the home of [[Hillel of Pirathon|Hillel]], father of [[Abdon (Judges)|Abdon]], one of the [[Biblical judges|judges]] of [[Ancient Israel|early Israel]] ({{bibleverse|Judges|12:13-15}}), and because Benaiah, one of [[King David]]'s captains (or "[[David's Mighty Warriors|mighty ones]]"), originated there ({{bibleverse|2 Samuel|23:30}}). |
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Latest revision as of 14:20, 27 October 2024
Pirathon was an ancient town mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Its exact whereabouts are not known.[1] The Hebrew name agrees closely with that of modern Fara'ata (Israelite grid 165177), seven miles WSW of Shechem, leading to common identification of the two,[2][3] though Conder and Kitchener [4] claim that the earliest reference to the name "Fera'ata" dates to the 14th century. They also state that the Samaritan Chronicle (dated by them to the 12th century) refers to the town as Ophrah, though the Chronicle (ch. 41) identifies Fer'ata as west of Shechem. Its tribal affiliation with Ephraim in Judges 12:15 has been questioned on the grounds that Fara'ata lies north of the main course of Wadi Qana, which formed the southern border of Manasseh (Josh 17:7–10).[5] However, the Wadi Qana this far east has divided in to numerous tributaries. The village sits on a prominent hill, and the valley to its north and west drains into the Wadi Qana,[6] so it might well have been reckoned to Ephraim.
Brenton translates as Pharathon (Greek: Φαραθών) in his version of the Septuagint.[7]
The town is notable as the home of Hillel, father of Abdon, one of the judges of early Israel (Judges 12:13–15), and because Benaiah, one of King David's captains (or "mighty ones"), originated there (2 Samuel 23:30).
References
[edit]- ^ Columbia Encyclopedia
- ^ C. Rasmussen, Atlas of the Bible: Revised Edition, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010
- ^ Anson Rainey, The Sacred Bridge, Jerusalem: Carta, 2006
- ^ Survey of Western Palestine, London, 1882, II:162
- ^ Daniel I. Block, The New American Commentary: Judges, Ruth. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman, 1999, comment on Judges 12:15
- ^ Map of Israel 1:100000, Sheet 8
- ^ Brenton, Judges 12:15
