Lexical Summary
Annethothi: Anathothite, Anathoth
Original Word:עַנְתֹתִי
Part of Speech:Adjective
Transliteration:`Anthothiy
Pronunciation:ah-nuh-THOH-thee
Phonetic Spelling:(an-tho-thee')
KJV: of Anathoth, Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite
NASB:Anathothite, Anathoth
Word Origin:[patrial fromH6068 (עֲנָתוֹת - Anathoth)]
1. a Antothite or inhabitant of Anathoth
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Anathoth, Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite
Or rannthowthiy {an-ne-tho-thee'}; patrial fromAnathowth; a Antothite or inhabitant of Anathoth -- of Anathoth, Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite.
see HEBREWAnathowth
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
AnathothDefinitioninhab. of Anathoth
NASB TranslationAnathoth (1), Anathothite (4).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
of foregoing; —
Jeremiah 29:27;
1 Chronicles 12:3;
2 Samuel 23:27 =
1 Chronicles 11:28;
1 Chronicles 27:12.
Topical Lexicon
Anathothite (H6069)Geographic and Tribal Setting
An Anathothite is a native or resident of Anathoth, a Levitical town allotted to the tribe of Benjamin and situated a few miles northeast of Jerusalem (Joshua 21:18). Its proximity to the capital provided strategic access to the monarchy while preserving a rural environment suited to priestly service. The Benjamite context explains why each biblical Anathothite is either explicitly or implicitly connected with that tribe.
Levitical Heritage
Because Anathoth was one of the priestly cities, an Anathothite generally descended from Levites assigned to Benjamin’s territory. This heritage underscores a dual vocation in Scripture: service at the sanctuary and availability for national duty. Jeremiah’s priestly family exemplifies this (Jeremiah 1:1).
Military Valor in the Reign of David
1. Abiezer the Anathothite—One of the Thirty mighty men (2 Samuel 23:27;1 Chronicles 11:28). His repeated appearance testifies to ongoing commitment during David’s consolidation of the kingdom.
2. Monthly Commander—“The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand” (1 Chronicles 27:12). The verse shows that Levitical descent did not preclude military leadership; rather, covenant loyalty expressed itself in whatever service God required.
3. Jehu the Anathothite—Listed among the Benjamites who defected to David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:3). His decision illustrates the principled choice of fidelity to the Lord’s anointed over tribal politics.
Prophetic Witness in the Exile
Jeremiah, “of Anathoth,” carried the prophetic mantle during Judah’s darkest hour. His hometown designation resurfaces inJeremiah 29:27, where exiled priests are rebuked for failing to silence him: “Now therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who poses as a prophet among you?”. The phrase links Jeremiah’s credibility to his Levitical roots in Anathoth, contrasting authentic prophecy with the false assurances of those in Babylon.
Historical Significance
1. Intersection of Priesthood and Warfare: The Anathothites demonstrate that devotion to Yahweh integrates sacred and secular responsibilities.
2. Continuity of Covenant Leadership: From David’s kingdom to the Babylonian exile, Anathothites appear when decisive action is required, revealing God’s pattern of raising faithful servants from seemingly modest locales.
3. Vindication of True Prophecy: Jeremiah’s epithet “the Anathothite” becomes a badge of authenticity against opposition, validating the prophetic message even among skeptics.
Ministry Lessons
• God equips His servants through their heritage and environment but ultimately calls them to wholehearted obedience, whether on the battlefield or in the pulpit.
• Spiritual credentials rooted in covenant fidelity outlast temporal power structures, as seen when Jeremiah’s voice outlived the priestly hierarchy that sought to silence him.
• Geographic obscurity does not hinder divine purpose; the village of Anathoth produced both elite warriors and a major prophet, reminding believers that significance lies in God’s calling rather than in human estimation.
Summary
The Anathothite designation unites priestly lineage, military courage, and prophetic integrity. From Abiezer’s sword to Jeremiah’s scroll, those bearing this title model steadfast service to the Lord in varied arenas of Israel’s history.
Forms and Transliterations
הָֽעֲנְּתֹתִ֑י הָֽעַנְּתֹתִ֔י הָעֲנְּתֹתִֽי׃ הָעֲנְּתוֹתִֽי׃ הָעַנְּתֹתִ֖י הענתותי׃ הענתתי הענתתי׃ hā‘annəṯōṯî hā‘ănnəṯōṯî hā‘ănnəṯōwṯî hā·‘an·nə·ṯō·ṯî hā·‘ăn·nə·ṯō·ṯî hā·‘ăn·nə·ṯō·w·ṯî haannetoTi
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