AZMAVETH

(Azʹma·veth) [death is strong].

1. One of David’s valiant men who was a Barhumite (Baharumite). (2 Sam. 23:31; 1 Chron. 11:33) Possibly the same as No. 2 below.

2. The father of Jeziel and Pelet of the tribe of Benjamin, who were among the mighty men that joined David’s forces at Ziklag. (1 Chron. 12:1-3) Possibly the same as No. 1 above.

3. A son of Adiel who, in the days of King David, was in charge of the king’s treasures.—1 Chron. 27:25.

4. A descendant of, and sixth in line from, Saul through Jonathan.—1 Chron. 8:33-36; 9:39-42.

5. A town situated within the territory of Benjamin, also called Beth-azmaveth. Exiles from there were among those returning after the exile. (Ezra 2:1, 24; Neh. 7:28) At the inauguration of the wall of restored Jerusalem, the town provided some of the singers for the occasion. (Neh. 12:29) It is identified with modern Hizmeh, about five miles (8 kilometers) N-NE of Jerusalem, between Geba and Anathoth.