Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(strong unto death). (1) One of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:31; 1 Chron. 11:33). (2) A descendant of Mephibosheth (1 Chron. 8:36; 9:42). (3) A Benjamite (1 Chron. 12:3). (4) David’s treasurer (1 Chron. 27:25). (5) A place in Benjamin (Ezra 2:24; Neh. 12:29). Beth-azmaveth (Neh. 7:28).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. The “Barhumite,” one of David’s valiant men (2 Sam. 23:31; 1 Chron. 11:33).
2. Son of Jehoadah, descendant of Saul (1 Chron. 8:36; 1 Chron. 9:42).
3. One whose two sons resorted to David at Ziklag (1 Chron. 12:3).
4. Treasurer of David (1 Chron. 27:25).
5. Village lying on the borders of Judah and Benjamin (Ezra 2:24; Neh. 12:29). Called
BETH-AZMAVETH in Nehemiah 7:28. Identified with Hizmeh, 31° 50' N, 35° 15' E.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
`Azmaveth
Meaning:
from 5794 and 4194; strong one of death; Azmaveth, the name of three Israelites and of a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
strength of death
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Death was near; strong one of death:―name of three Israelites and a place in Palestine, 2 Sam. 23:31. {Propinquus fait mars}