International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Betomesthaim; Betomasthaim

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Betomesthaim; Betomasthaim


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bē-tō̇-mes´thā̇-im, bē-tō̇-mes´tham the King James Version Betomestham, (Βετομεσθάιμ, Betomestháim (Judith 4:6)): the King James Version Betomasthem (Βαιτομασθάΐμ, Baitomastháim (Judith 15:4)): The place is said to have been “over against Jezreel, in the face of (i.e eastward of) the plain that is near Dothan” It can hardly be Deir Massı̄n, which lies West of the plain. The district is clearly indicated, but no identification is yet possible.