מַכְבֵּנָא
𐤌𐤊𐤁𐤍𐤀
Makhebena
H4343 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Makbenah — a geographical locality mentioned as a settlement in the genealogies of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:49). The term refers primarily to an inhabited place, but the underlying meaning seems to connect with a topographical feature, likely a small hill or mound (knoll).
Semantic Range
(proper noun) Makbenah — a settlement or town; possibly refers to a place characterized by a mound or knoll
Root / Etymology
Derived from the same root as כַּבּוֹן (Kabbon), from כָּבֵן (k-b-n), probably denoting a 'hill' or 'mound.' The feminine formation here serves as a toponym, employing a common biblical construction for place names.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Makbenah (מַכְבֵּנָא) appears in the genealogical lists associated with Judah in the early monarchic period, specifically in connection with Calebite genealogy. The place is otherwise unattested in biblical or extrabiblical sources, so its precise location is uncertain. The association with the root כָּבֵן, seen also in Kabbon (another locality), suggests a connection to topographical features such as hills or knolls, which were common naming conventions for towns or settlements in ancient Israel. The English rendering “Macbena” or “Machbenah” in translations reflects transliteration, with no attempt to convey the apparent topographical sense of the name. Later tradition does not provide further information, and there is no evidence of continuity of the name into the post-exilic period or later usage.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the same as כַּבּוֹן; knoll; Macbena, a place in Palestine settled by him; Machbenah.
Bantu Hebrew
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כבן (k-b-n) — to mound, to heap, knoll
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4343-01 |
מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה | makhebenah | HNp |
Machbenah | Mound-town | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4343-01 |
1 Chronicles 2:49 | מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה | makhebenah | HNp |
Machbenah | Mound-town |