Joshua 21:18

Anathoth. The birthplace of Jeremiah, where we find that Anathoth was still a priestly city ( Joshua 1:1 ). No doubt it was for this reason that it was chosen ( 1 Kings 2:26 ) as the place of Abiathar's banishment. Here again we see to how close an examination the writers of the Old Testament may be submitted without in the least degree shaking their testimony. Observe, too, the geographical accuracy of Isaiah's mention of Geba and Anathoth in his description of an Assyrian invasion through the passes at Ai or Aiath and Michmash ( Isaiah 10:29 , Isaiah 10:30 ).