### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **ʻAnthôthîy**, represented by `{{H6069}}`, is a patrial term for an inhabitant of Anathoth. It appears **5 times** across **5 unique verses** in the Bible. The term is rendered as **Antothite**, **Anethothite**, or **Anetothite** and specifies a person's origin from the town of Anathoth.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H6069}}` identifies several notable individuals. The prophet **Jeremiah** `{{H3414}}` is called a man "of Anathoth," a title used when his authority to **prophesy** `{{H5012}}` was questioned [[Jeremiah 29:27]]. The term also designates military figures, such as **Abiezer** `{{H44}}` the Anethothite, who is listed among David's mighty men ([[2 Samuel 23:27]]; [[1 Chronicles 11:28]]) and as a captain over a division [[1 Chronicles 27:12]]. Another warrior, **Jehu** `{{H3058}}` the Antothite, is mentioned among those who joined David [[1 Chronicles 12:3]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words provide context for the people identified as an **ʻAnthôthîy** `{{H6069}}`:
* `{{H44}}` **ʼĂbîyʻezer** (Abiezer): Defined as "father of help," he is mentioned three times as an **Antothite** or **Anetothite**, serving as a captain for the **ninth** `{{H8671}}` **month** `{{H2320}}` [[1 Chronicles 27:12]].
* `{{H3414}}` **Yirmᵉyâh** (Jeremiah): Meaning "Jah will rise," he is the prominent prophet identified as being "of Anathoth" `{{H6069}}` [[Jeremiah 29:27]].
* `{{H1145}}` **Ben-yᵉmîynîy** (Benjamite): This term, meaning "a descendent of Benjamin," establishes the tribal identity of at least one **Anetothite**, Abiezer [[1 Chronicles 27:12]].
### Theological Significance
The designation **ʻAnthôthîy** `{{H6069}}` carries significant narrative weight, identifying individuals by their origin to highlight their roles.
* **Prophetic Origin:** The term is most famously attached to **Jeremiah** `{{H3414}}`, whose identity as a man "of Anathoth" is part of the challenge against his prophetic ministry [[Jeremiah 29:27]].
* **Military Prowess:** It serves as a title for valiant warriors in David's service. **Abiezer** `{{H44}}` is consistently identified as "the Anethothite" [[2 Samuel 23:27]] or "Antothite" [[1 Chronicles 11:28]] in lists of mighty men.
* **Tribal Connection:** The word links the city of Anathoth to a specific lineage, as **Abiezer** `{{H44}}` the Anetothite is explicitly noted as being "of the **Benjamites** `{{H1145}}`" [[1 Chronicles 27:12]].
### Summary
In summary, **ʻAnthôthîy** `{{H6069}}` is more than a simple geographical label. It is a specific identifier, a patrial, that connects key biblical figures to their hometown of Anathoth. This designation is used to frame the identity of the prophet **Jeremiah** `{{H3414}}` as well as to honor the military service of mighty men like **Abiezer** `{{H44}}` and **Jehu** `{{H3058}}`, firmly rooting them within the narrative and their tribal heritage as **Benjamites** `{{H1145}}`.
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