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Beth-haccherem

Beth-haccherem was a town in Judah, possibly fortified, mentioned by Jeremiah as a place to raise a signal fire.
PlaceOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A location first mentioned at Nehemiah 3:14; only referred to as Beth-haccherem (בֵּית הַכֶּ֫רֶם).

Location

Identified as
Ramat Rahel
Certainty
Likely (75% of scholarship) · 2 other possible locations
Coordinates
31.740° N, 35.217° E
Beth-haccherem
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Glossary entries

Beth-Hakkerem

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Nehemiah 3:14
    The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.
  2. Jeremiah 6:1
    “Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.