Alemeth, also known as Almon, was a Levitical city allotted to the tribe of Benjamin.
Also known as Almon
Alemeth, also referred to as Almon, is mentioned in 1Ch.6.60 as one of the cities given to the Levites from the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. It was assigned to the descendants of Aaron, the priestly family within the Levites. The city's exact location is not specified in the Bible, but it was situated within the tribal lands of Benjamin. The allocation of cities to the Levites, including Alemeth, ensured that they had places to live and carry out their religious duties among the other Israelite tribes.
Approximate location: 31.828, 35.288 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
AL'EMETH, and AL'LEMETH, the same as Alameth (covering), a Levitical city of Benjamin, 1 Chr 6:60; called also Almon, Josh 21:18; probably the modern Almit, 4 miles north-east of Jerusalem, and about 1 mile north-east of Anata, the ancient Anathoth.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5964
Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families.
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