עֲתָךְ
𐤏𐤕𐤊
Atakhe
H6269 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper noun designating a specific settlement or town mentioned in biblical texts, likely referring to a locale in the region associated with David's movements. Appears in the context of David distributing spoil after conflict. The precise meaning as a common noun is unattested; as a toponym, the word designates a place of residence or refuge.
Semantic Range
toponym (place name), possible connotation of lodging or residence (conjectural), no attested use as a common noun
Root / Etymology
The etymology is uncertain. Strong's commentary suggests an unused root conjectured to mean 'to sojourn' (possibly עתך), but no such root is attested in biblical Hebrew. The form and construction indicate a place name, possibly formed after a root with meanings related to dwelling or lodging, but evidence is lacking to confirm such a connection.
Historical & Contextual Notes
עֲתָךְ (ʻĂthâk) occurs only in 1 Samuel 30:30, among a list of towns to which David sent portions after the defeat of the Amalekites. The name is unique to this passage and not attested elsewhere in the Hebrew Bible or extra-biblical sources. Its precise location is unknown, and the identification with later sites remains speculative. While 'Athach' appears in some English translations due to transliteration, there is no basis for associating it with later Jewish, Samaritan, or Christian identity constructs. The association with lodging or sojourning as suggested by Strong's is conjectural and not supported by comparative Semitic evidence. The KJV and many other English translations transliterate the name and sometimes interpret it as a common noun, but this is not justified by the Hebrew.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from an unused root meaning to sojourn; lodging; Athak, a place in Palestine; Athach.
Bantu Hebrew
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עתך (ʿ-ṯ-k) — uncertain; possibly lodging, dwelling (conjectural and unattested)
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6269-01 |
בַּ/עֲתָֽךְ | baatakhe | HR/Np |
in Athach | in Athak | in Atakhe | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6269-01 |
1 Samuel 30:30 | בַּ/עֲתָֽךְ | baatakhe | HR/Np |
in Athach | in Athak | in Atakhe |