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Where is Ge-harashim in the Bible?

Ge-harashim, meaning "Valley of the Craftsmen," was a settlement in the tribal territory of Benjamin located east of Lydda in ancient Judah. This place appears in the Book of Nehemiah as part of the post-exilic restoration, when Jewish people were returning from Babylonian captivity and resettling their homeland. The valley was inhabited by Benjamites who worked as skilled craftsmen, and it is mentioned alongside other nearby towns like Lod and Ono. Scholars believe the name may be preserved in the modern site of Khirbet Hirsa, located east of the ancient city of Lydda. The settlement's existence reflects the rebuilding efforts and economic recovery of Judah during the early post-exilic period.