Anathoth was a Levitical city situated within the tribal allotment of Benjamin, mentioned in Nephi’s recording of Isaiah’s prophecy (2 Nephi 20:30). The city was noteworthy as a place of refuge and was intimately connected with the religious and historical narrative of the Israelites. It served as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah, often referred to as the “weeping prophet,” who played a significant role in the Old Testament during the turbulent years leading up to the Babylonian exile. Anathoth’s prophetic association is marked by the poignant exhortation in Isaiah’s writings, highlighting its receptiveness to the words and warnings of the prophets. The sacred and ancestral connections of Anathoth with key biblical figures, such as Abiathar and Jeremiah, indicate its significance in the spiritual heritage of the Israelites and as a notable landmark in the geography of the ancient biblical lands. Known for its exposed location, subject to harsh eastern winds, Anathoth was a symbol of vulnerability and a testament to the endurance required by its inhabitants in the face of adversity, as echoed in Jeremiah’s prophecies.