עֲתָ֑ךְ (a.takh)
a.takh
Athach
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The noun athach refers to a specific town located within the territory of Judah. Its name translates directly to "lodging place," suggesting a settlement that served as a resting point or waystation for travelers and armies moving through the region.
This location appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Samuel 30:30. The verse lists Athach among the towns shared by David’s men after they recovered their stolen families and possessions from the Amalekites. Its inclusion highlights the practical distribution of land and resources among the followers of David during this period of conflict.
As a proper noun, athach carries no abstract theological meaning beyond its geographic identity. It stands as a concrete marker in the narrative of David’s rise, anchoring the story in real places where his community settled and lived after divine deliverance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Athach appears only once in Scripture, listed as a town shared by David’s men after they recovered from the Amalekites (1 Samuel 30:30). Its name means "lodging place," marking it as a resting point for travelers and armies. This single mention anchors the biblical narrative in real geography, showing that God’s deliverance often leads to practical settlement and community.
For your faith, this word reminds us that divine rescue is not just about spiritual victory but also about establishing stable homes. When you face seasons of recovery or restoration, remember that God cares about the details of your daily life. He provides places of rest and belonging, turning moments of crisis into foundations for future generations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [were] in/ Athach1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בַּ/עֲתָֽךְ\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Samuel 30:30
to those who were in Hormah, to those who were in Borashan, to those who were in Athach,
This verse lists Athach as one of the towns distributed to David’s soldiers after their victory, highlighting how divine deliverance resulted in tangible community restoration.