Dictionaries :: Anath

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Anath:

an answer; i.e., to "prayer", the father of Shamgar, who was one of the judges of Israel (Jdg 3:31).

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Anath:

a'-nath (‘anath): Father of Shamgar (Jud 3:31; 5:6). This name is connected with the Phoenician and Canaanite goddess ‘Anat, which was also worshipped in Egypt. She is mentioned in monuments of the 18th Dynasty, coupled with the war- goddess Astart (Moore, Judges, 105-896; DB; EB).

Nave's Topical Bible

Anath: Father of Shamgar

Jdg 3:31

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Anath:

(answer) father of Shamgar (Judges 3:31; 5:6).