The term "Beerothite" refers to an inhabitant of Beeroth, one of the cities of the Gibeonite confederation mentioned in the Old Testament. Beeroth is listed among the Hivite cities that made a treaty with Joshua and the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan (Joshua 9:17). The Beerothites are thus associated with the Gibeonites, who are known for their cunning in securing a peace treaty with Israel by pretending to be from a distant land (Joshua 9:3-15).

Biblical References:

1. 2 Samuel 4:2-3 : "Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite from the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin, because the Beerothites fled to Gittaim and have lived there as foreigners to this day."

This passage highlights the Beerothites' connection to the tribe of Benjamin. It also notes a historical migration, as the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, indicating a period of displacement and resettlement.

2. 2 Samuel 23:37 : "Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah."

Here, Naharai the Beerothite is mentioned as the armor-bearer of Joab, King David's military commander. This reference suggests that individuals from Beeroth held positions of significance and trust within the Israelite military structure.

Historical and Cultural Context:

Beeroth, meaning "wells" in Hebrew, was one of the four cities of the Hivites that formed a deceptive alliance with Israel. The Gibeonites, including the Beerothites, were spared from destruction due to their treaty with Joshua, although they were later subjected to servitude as woodcutters and water carriers for the Israelite community (Joshua 9:21-27).

The Beerothites' integration into the tribe of Benjamin is significant, as it reflects the broader theme of assimilation and coexistence within the Promised Land. Despite their Canaanite origins, the Beerothites became part of the Israelite narrative, contributing to the complex tapestry of tribal and familial relationships in ancient Israel.

Theological Implications:

The account of the Beerothites, as part of the Gibeonite narrative, underscores themes of covenant, deception, and divine providence. The Gibeonites' survival through a treaty, despite their initial deceit, illustrates the importance of oaths and covenants in the biblical worldview. It also highlights God's sovereignty in using even the actions of non-Israelites to fulfill His purposes for Israel.

The Beerothites' eventual integration into Israelite society serves as a reminder of God's inclusive plan, where even those outside the covenant community can find a place within God's unfolding account. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's grace extending beyond ethnic and national boundaries, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Testament era.BEEROTHITE; BEROTHITE

be-e'-roth-it, be'-er-oth-it (be'erothi; 2 Samuel 4:5, 9 2 Samuel 23:37; shortened form, 1 Chronicles 11:39).

See BEEROTH.

886. Beerothi -- inhab. of Beeroth
... of Beeroth. Transliteration: Beerothi Phonetic Spelling: (be-ay-ro-thee') Short
Definition: Beerothite. Word Origin from Beeroth Definition inhab. ... Beerothite. ...
/hebrew/886.htm - 6kBeerothite (4 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BEEROTHITE; BEROTHITE. be-e ... 39). See BEEROTH.
Multi-Version Concordance Beerothite (4 Occurrences). 2 ...
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Baanah (10 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Son of affliction. (1.) One of the two sons of
Rimmon the Beerothite, a captain in Saul's army. He and ...
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Be-er'othite (2 Occurrences)
Be-er'othite. Beerothite, Be-er'othite. Beerothites . Multi-Version Concordance ...
Beerothite, Be-er'othite. Beerothites . Reference Bible.
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Ba'anah (9 Occurrences)
... Saul's son, had two men who were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah,
and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of the ...
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Rechab (13 Occurrences)
... Saul's son, had two men who were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah,
and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of the ...
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Rimmon (22 Occurrences)
... Saul's son, had two men who were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah,
and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of the ...
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Recab (12 Occurrences)
... Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands; the name of the one was Baanah,
and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of the ...
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Be-er'oth (8 Occurrences)
... Saul's son, had two men who were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah,
and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of the ...
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Ishbosheth (13 Occurrences)
... Saul's son, had two men who were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah,
and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of the ...
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Ish-bosheth (14 Occurrences)
... son, 'had' two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah,
and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of the ...
/i/ish-bosheth.htm - 15k

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