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Kiriath-jearim (1Ch 2:53). Some, however, read ha-yattiri for ha- yithri, thus making him a native of Jattir.
Where is Gareb in the Bible?
Gareb is a hill mentioned in the Bible near Jerusalem, specifically referenced in Jeremiah 31:39 as part of the prophet's vision for the city's expanded future boundaries. Located in the region of Judah surrounding Jerusalem, Gareb appears in Jeremiah's prophecy about the restoration and enlargement of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The hill is mentioned alongside other geographical landmarks that would mark the limits of the rebuilt city, emphasizing God's promise to restore Jerusalem to greater prominence and extent. While little else is recorded about Gareb in Scripture, its inclusion in Jeremiah's restoration prophecy underscores the theological significance of Jerusalem's renewal in God's redemptive plan for His people.
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Gareb
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)Kiriath-jearim (1Ch 2:53). Some, however, read ha-yattiri for ha- yithri, thus making him a native of Jattir.
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A hill in the neighborhood of Jerusalem, which was one of the landmarks to which the prophet Jeremiah (31:39) foresaw that the city should extend. The site is unknown. Cheyne (Encyc