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'''Pirathon''' was an ancient town mentioned in [[ |
'''Pirathon''' was an ancient town mentioned in the [[Hebrew Bible]]. While some scholars speculate on its likely location, its exact whereabouts are not known.<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/pirathon Columbia Encyclopedia]</ref> However, it is known that the town was located in modern [[Israel]], in the area once held by the [[Israelite]] tribe of [[Ephraim]].<ref>Judges 12:15</ref>. |
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The town is notable as the home of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Hillel of Pirathon|Hillel]], father of [[Abdon (Judges)|Abdon]], one of the [[Biblical judges|judges]] of [[Ancient Israel|early Israel]] (Judges 12:13-15), and because Benaiah, one of [[King David]]'s captains (or "[[David's Mighty Warriors|mighty ones]]"), originated there.<ref>2 Samuel 23:30</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:02, 10 April 2018
Pirathon was an ancient town mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. While some scholars speculate on its likely location, its exact whereabouts are not known.[1] However, it is known that the town was located in modern Israel, in the area once held by the Israelite tribe of Ephraim.[2].
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.[3]
References
- ^ Columbia Encyclopedia
- ^ Judges 12:15
- ^ 2 Samuel 23:30