Bible Dictionary

Betah

The name Betah means “confidence”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Confidence, a city belonging to Hadadezer, king of Zobah, which yielded much spoil of brass to David (2 Sam. 8:8). In 1 Chr. 18:8 it is called Tibhath.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(confidence), a city belonging to Hadadezer king of Zobah, mentioned with Berothai. (2 Samuel 8:8) In the parallel account, (1 Chronicles 18:8) the name is called Tibhath.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

be'-ta (2Sa 8:8).

See TIBHATH.