Biblical Hebrew Forum

[John Ronning <ronning AT nis.za>]

George Athas wrote:
 

> I have no doubt whatsoever that _bytdwd_ is
> not a dynastic name but a toponym. The next question is whether that 
> toponym can be
> related to a "David" person. 

Could bytdwd be a toponym meaning the nation of Judah, named
after the founder of the dynasty (then it would be a toponym
and a dynastic name)?  If not, is there a better candidate
for what this toponym is, known from any source?

Regards

John