Lexical Definition
מְכֵרָתִי Mᵉkêrâthîy (mek-ay-raw-thee') Mecherathite N:N--LG
patrial from an unused name (the same as מְכֵרָה) of a place in Palestine
Mecherathite.
- § Mecherathite = "he of the dug-out" or "he of the digging tool"
- a Mekerathite, or inhabitant of Mekerah
1) a native or inhabitant of Mecherah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הַמְּכֵ֣רָתִ֔י | the Mekerathite | 1Chr.11.36 |
| Μεχωραθί | Mecherathite | LXX.1Chr.11.36 |
Extended Information
- Someone descended from Mecherath, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְכֵרָתִי adjective, of a people 1Chr 11:36. ᵐ5 Μοχορ, ᵐ5L ὁ Μεχωραθι. מִכְשׁוֺל, מִכְשֹׁל, מַכְשֵׁלָה see כשׁל. מִכְתָּב see כתב [מְכִתָּה] see כתת. מִכְתָּם see II. כתם. מַכְתֵּשׁ see כתשׁ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 11:36 |
Profile
Group • Family of warrior • Clan or inhabitants of an unknown place called Mecherah.
People from Mecherath(?)
The Mecherathites were a clan or inhabitants of an unknown place called Mecherah (1Ch.11.36).
The Mecherathites are mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, specifically in reference to Hepher the Mecherathite (1 Chronicles 11:36). The term "Mecherathite" likely refers to an individual from a place called Mecherah, but the exact location of this place is unknown. It is possible that Mecherah was a small town or village in Israel, and that Hepher was a skilled warrior from that community who joined David's army. However, due to the lack of additional information in the Bible, the identity and location of the Mecherathites remain uncertain.
All entries for Mecherathites: מְכֵרָתִי