### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew name **ʻĂnâth**, represented by `{{H6067}}`, is defined as **Anath, an Israelite**. Derived from a root word meaning "answer," it appears **2 times** across **2 unique verses** in the Bible. Its sole use in scripture is as the proper name of the father of an Israelite judge, establishing a specific lineage within the biblical narrative.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H6067}}` is used exclusively to identify the father of Shamgar. The name appears in the formula "Shamgar the son of **Anath**" in both of its occurrences. The first instance establishes Shamgar as a deliverer of Israel who slew six hundred Philistine men [[Judges 3:31]]. The second mention, in the Song of Deborah, refers to the "days of Shamgar the son of **Anath**" as a time of great peril when travel on the highways had ceased due to danger [[Judges 5:6]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words are key to understanding the context surrounding **Anath**:
* `{{H8044}}` **Shamgar**: This is the name of the Israelite judge who is identified as the son of Anath ([[Judges 3:31]], [[Judges 5:6]]).
* `{{H5221}}` **nâkâh** (to strike, slay): This verb describes the primary action of Anath's son, who "slew" the Philistines to bring about deliverance [[Judges 3:31]].
* `{{H376}}` **ʼîysh** (a man as an individual): This term specifies that Anath's son Shamgar struck down six hundred **men** of the Philistines [[Judges 3:31]].
* `{{H3467}}` **yâshaʻ** (to free or succor, deliver): This word describes the ultimate result of Shamgar's actions, stating that he **delivered** Israel [[Judges 3:31]].
### Theological Significance
The narrative significance of `{{H6067}}` is tied directly to the role of its son, Shamgar.
* **Patronymic Identification:** The name **Anath** serves to anchor the judge Shamgar within a specific family line. Using the father's name provides a standard biblical identifier for a historical figure.
* **Context of Deliverance:** The name is inextricably linked to an account of salvation. **Anath** is the father of one who **delivered** `{{H3467}}` Israel from its oppressors, highlighting a theme of God raising up individuals for His purposes [[Judges 3:31]].
* **Marker of a Perilous Era:** The reference in the Song of Deborah to the time of Shamgar, son of **Anath**, underscores the severe lawlessness and instability from which Israel required rescue [[Judges 5:6]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H6067}}` **ʻĂnâth** functions as a specific historical and genealogical marker. While the name itself is not associated with any direct actions, its presence is crucial for identifying the deliverer Shamgar. The two verses in which it appears frame the story of Anath's son, first by detailing his heroic act of deliverance and second by describing the dangerous era that necessitated such an intervention, solidifying his place in the history of the judges of Israel.
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