Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
(
2 Ki. 10:12, 14; marg., "house of shepherds binding sheep." R.V., "the shearing-house of the shepherds;" marg., "house of gathering"), some place between Samaria and Jezreel, where Jehu slew "two and forty men" of the royal family of Judah. The Heb. word
Beth-eked so rendered is supposed by some to be a proper name.