bat-a-ne'-a: The name used in Greek times for BASHAN (which see), Josephus, Life, II; Ant, XV, x, 1; XVII, ii, 1, "toparchy of Butanea."
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'BATANAEA'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.