The marginal explanation in the Revised Version (British and American) of Beth-merhak (beth ha-merchaq, "house of distance"), which is given in the text of 2 Sam 15:17 instead of "a place that was far off." See BETH-MERHAK.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'FAR HOUSE'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.