Berothah (Berothai or Cun) was a city mentioned in Ezekiel's vision of Israel's boundaries and in the account of David's conquests.
Also known as Berothai · Cun · Kun · Chun
Berothah, also known as Berothai or Cun, is mentioned in both Ezekiel's prophetic vision and in the historical accounts of King David's reign. In Ezk.47.16, the city is described as one of the landmarks defining the northern border of Israel in the future division of the land. The verse places Berothah between the territories of Hamath and Damascus. In 2Sa.8.8 and 1Ch.18.8, Berothai is mentioned as one of the cities from which King David took a large amount of bronze after defeating Hadadezer, the king of Zobah. The city is called Cun in 1Ch.18.8, which may be an alternative name or a scribal variation. The exact location of Berothah/Berothai/Cun is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the region of Zobah, a kingdom to the north of Israel. The city's mention in both prophetic and historical contexts suggests that it was a significant place during the time of the Old Testament.
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(toward the wells), Bero’-tha-i (my wells). The first of these two names is given by Ezekiel, (Ezekiel 47:16) in connection with Hahlath and Damascus as forming part of the northern boundary of the promised land. The second is mentioned, (2 Samuel 8:8) in the same connection. The well-known city Beirut (Berytus) naturally suggests itself as identical with one at least of the names; but in each instance the circumstances of the case seem to require a position farther east. They were probably in the vicinity of the springs near the present Hasbeya.
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3 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1268
And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze.
And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles.
Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran.
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