ARUBBOTH

(A·rubʹboth) [Windows].

A town that served as an administrative center under one of the 12 deputies assigned by King Solomon to provide food for the royal household. The son of Hesed functioned there, having oversight over Socoh and the land of Hepher. (1Ki 4:7, 10) Arubboth is presently identified with modern ʽArraba, situated near Dothan and about 14 km (9 mi) N of Samaria, hence in the territory of Manasseh.