בְּאֵרוֹת

# בְּאֵרוֹת (Beeroth) Based on the lexicon data, בְּאֵרוֹת refers to a place name, specifically "Beeroth-(bene-jaakan)," appearing four times in the biblical text. The lemma itself derives from a root meaning "wells" (בְּאֵר being the singular form), indicating that this location was named for its water sources. The parenthetical notation "(bene-jaakan)" suggests a connection to a specific tribal or clan group, likely designating which Beeroth is meant among potentially multiple locations bearing this well-based name in ancient Israel. The limited occurrence of this particular designation—appearing only four times—indicates it was a specific, identifiable place rather than a generic term. Its naming convention reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of identifying settlements by their natural resources, particularly water sources essential for sustenance and settlement. The presence of the clan designation in parentheses suggests the biblical writers needed to distinguish this Beeroth from other similarly-named locations, demonstrating that multiple places shared the root name due to the commonality of wells throughout the region. Without access to the specific biblical passages where this term appears, one can conclude from the lexicon data alone that Beeroth-(bene-jaakan) functioned as a geographical marker in biblical texts, likely representing a

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