Town in Gad's territory
Betonim
Named in 1 verse of Joshua, first in Joshua 13:26.
בְּטֹנִיםBetonim
The name means “bellies.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Betonim Written by AI
Betonim was a town located in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. It is mentioned in the Bible as part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Gad (Joshua 13:26). The town is listed alongside Ramath-mizpeh and Mahanaim, suggesting that it was situated in the northern part of Gad's territory. No other details are provided about Betonim's history, size, or significance. The name Betonim may be derived from the Hebrew word "beten," meaning "belly" or "valley," possibly indicating its location in a valley or lowland area.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 13:26
the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.