Bible Dictionary
FAR HOUSE
Far house is the marginal rendering of Beth-merhak, meaning “house of distance,” a place mentioned in David’s flight from Jerusalem.
Definition
“Far house” is the marginal explanation of Beth-merhak, meaning “house of distance.” It identifies a place described in the account of David’s departure from Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
The expression is associated with 2 Samuel 15:17, where the margin explains the place-name rather than simply describing it as a place far away.
Historical Background
Beth-merhak is a Hebrew place designation meaning house of distance. The phrase is supplied as a marginal rendering in the Revised Version.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>The marginal explanation in the Revised Version (British and American) of Beth-merhak (beth ha-merchaq, "house of distance"), which is given in the text of 2Sa 15:17 instead of "a place that was far off."</p><p>See BETH-MERHAK.</p>