דָּֽבְרַת (da.ve.rat)
da.ve.rat
Daberath
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
Daberath is a proper noun referring to a specific Levitical city assigned to the tribe of Issachar. The name itself translates to "word," a meaning that stands out given its geographical context. It was located at the western foot of Mount Tabor, a strategic position in the northern region of Israel.
Although the word appears only twice in Scripture, both instances are found in the book of Joshua (21:28 and 19:25). These passages list it among the cities provided for the Kohathite priests. The brevity of its biblical record contrasts with its clear identification in ancient sources as a settled community within this tribal territory.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Daberath appears in Scripture as a Levitical city assigned to the tribe of Issachar. Its name means "word," which offers a quiet reminder that God’s promises are not abstract ideas but tangible realities placed in specific locations and communities. The priests who lived there were entrusted with preserving and teaching the divine instruction, grounding their daily lives in the spoken and written word.
When we consider this place, it invites us to reflect on how faith is sustained through community and faithful witness. Just as Daberath served as a center for spiritual guidance in ancient Israel, our own gatherings and relationships can become places where truth is shared and lived out. This connection between place, people, and proclamation highlights the importance of being present in the lives of others, offering support and clarity when it is needed most.
The brevity of Daberath’s biblical record does not diminish its significance. It stands as a testament to the enduring nature of God’s provision for His people, ensuring that those who serve Him have a stable foundation from which to operate. In our own lives, we can find comfort in knowing that God provides what is necessary for His work to continue, even if the details are not always fully revealed to us.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Daberath1×
- <the>/ Daberath1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/דָּֽבְרַ֖ת1×
- דָּֽבְרַ֖ת1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 21:28
Out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands,
This verse explicitly lists Daberath among the cities given to the Kohathite priests, highlighting its role as a center for Levitical service and worship.
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Joshua 19:12
It turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth Tabor. It went out to Daberath, and went up to Japhia.
Here, Daberath is mentioned in the context of tribal boundaries, showing its geographical importance within the territory of Issachar.