Manahath (Nohah), a place where some Benjamites lived after returning from the Babylonian exile (1Ch.8.6).
Also known as Nohah · from Nohah · easily · ease
Manahath, also referred to as Nohah, is mentioned in 1Ch.8.6 as a place where some Benjamites lived after returning from the Babylonian exile. The verse states that the sons of Ehud, who were heads of fathers' houses of the inhabitants of Geba, were carried into exile to Manahath. No further details about the location or significance of Manahath are provided in the Bible. Some scholars suggest that Manahath may be the same as Menuhoth, a place mentioned in connection with the Benjamite genealogy (1Ch.2.52, 54).
Approximate location: 31.753, 35.182 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4506
They surrounded the Benjamites, pursued them, and easily overtook them in the vicinity of Gibeah on the east.
These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath:
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