Hereth
The forest of Hereth was where David sought refuge when fleeing from King Saul.
PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A location only mentioned at 1 Samuel 22:5; only referred to as Hereth (חֶרֶת).
Location
- Identified as
- Kharas
- Certainty
- Possible (36% of scholarship) · 2 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 31.614° N, 35.043° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- חֶרֶתHereth
Mentions
- Then the prophet Gad said to David, “Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart and go into the land of Judah.” So David left and went to the forest of Hereth.