Harim חָרִם
A place whose people returned from Babylonian exile.
Who is Harim in the Bible?
Harim was a place in ancient Judah whose residents returned from Babylonian exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel. According to the parallel accounts in Ezra 2:32 and Nehemiah 7:35, 320 men from Harim were among those who made the journey back to Jerusalem and Judah following the fall of Babylon. The exact location of Harim is unknown, though it was likely a town or village within the territories of Judah or Benjamin. While little else is recorded about this place in Scripture, Harim's inclusion in the exile returns underscores the restoration of Judah's population and the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their homeland.
Biography
Harim was a place mentioned in the lists of people who returned to Judah from Babylonian exile. According to Ezra and Nehemiah, 320 men from Harim returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem and Judah. The exact location of Harim is unknown, but it was likely a town or village in Judah or Benjamin. No further information about this place is provided in the Bible. (Ezr.2.32; Neh.7.35).
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:32
"the descendants of Harim, 320;"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:35
"the descendants of Harim, 320;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חָרִם |