Betomasthem (Greek: Βαıτομασθαίμ, Baitomasthaim)[1] or Betomestham (Βετομεσθαίμ, Betomesthaim)[2] is an unidentified town from the Book of Judith.[3]

Location

Betomasthem is described in the Book of Judith as a town "over against Esdraelon, facing the plain that is near Dothaim",[2] and in the vicinity of "Bebai, Chobai, and Cola, in the coasts of Israel".[1] From the manner of its mention, it would seem to have been of equal importance with Bethulia itself, but it is doubtful whether it indicates any historical locality whatever.[4] It can hardly be Deir Massīn, which lies west of "the plain that is near Dothan". The district is clearly indicated, but no identification has been possible.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Judith, 15:4.
  2. ^ a b Judith, 4:6.
  3. ^ McClintock; Strong 1880, p. 791.
  4. ^ McClintock; Strong 1880, pp. 791–92.
  5. ^ Orr, ed. 1915, p. 454.

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