אַחְמְתָא
ach.me.ta
H0307
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Hebrew
Ecbatana
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Occurrences
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Books
Hebrew
Language
ach.me.ta names the fortified location in Media where a scroll was found.
The attested use names the fortified location in Media where a scroll containing a record was found.
Senses in use
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A named fortress location in Media · dominant
In Ezra 6:2, the proper noun identifies the place described as a fortress in the province of Media, where a scroll was found. The APB renders the location as “Achmetha.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Ezra 6:2, the APB presents the place as “Achmetha” and describes it as a fortress in Media.