Misrephoth-maim
Misrephoth-maim, a location near Sidon, was where the Canaanites fled after being defeated by Joshua.
The name Misrephoth-maim means “hot waters”
PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at Joshua 11:8; only referred to as Misrephoth-maim (מִשְׂרְפוֹת מַיִם).
Location
- Identified as
- Litani River
- Certainty
- Uncertain (26% of scholarship) · 4 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 33.338° N, 35.245° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מִשְׂרְפוֹת מַיִםMisrephoth-maim
Mentions
- …and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors.
- All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you.