Anathoth - Biblical Meaning of anathoth in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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Anathoth
the name of one of the cities of refuge, in the tribe of Benjamin (Josh. 21:18). The Jews, as a rule, did not change the names of the towns they found in Israel; hence this town may be regarded as deriving its name from the goddess Anat. It was the native place of Abiezer, one of David's "thirty" (2 Sam. 23:27), and of Jehu, another of his mighty men (1 Chr. 12:3). It is chiefly notable, however, as the birthplace and usual residence of Jeremiah (Jer. 1:1; 11:21-23; 29:27; 32:7-9). It suffered greatly from the army of Sennacherib, and only 128 men returned to it from the Exile (Neh. 7:27; Ezra 2:23). It lay about 3 miles north of Jerusalem. It has been identified with the small and poor village of 'Anata, containing about 100 inhabitants. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'anathoth' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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