Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(pit). (1) Founder of Hepherites (Num. 26:32; Josh. 12:17). (2) Son of Ashur (1 Chron. 4:6). (3) One of David’s guard (1 Chron. 11:36). (4) A place W. of Jordan (Josh. 12:17).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Youngest son of Gilead, and head of the family of the HEPHERITES (Num. 26:32; Num. 27:1; Josh. 17:2-3).
2. Son of Ashur and Naarah, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chron. 4:6).
3. The Mecherathite, one of David's mighty men (1 Chron. 11:36).
4. City and district, taken by Joshua (Josh. 12:17; 1 Kings 4:10). Not identified.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 2658 or 2659; a pit of shame; Chepher, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a pit: shame
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Digging of the well; pit; well:―place in Palestine; also name of three Israelites, Num. 26:32. {Effosio putei}