Strong's H4287 · Hebrew
מַחַת
Machath · /makh'-ath/
Definition
Machath, the name of two Israelites
KJV: Mahath.
Root / derivation: probably from H4229 (מָחָה); erasure;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַחַת across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Chronicles1 verse
2 Chronicles2 verses
Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:
2 Chronicles 31:13And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God. under: Heb. at the hand
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4287 (Machath) mean?
Machath, the name of two Israelites
How many times does H4287 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4287 (מַחַת) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Mahath.”
How is Machath translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4287 is rendered as “Mahath” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַחַת come from?
probably from H4229 (מָחָה); erasure;