Zereth-shahar standard
f osisRef="Bible:Josh.13.19">Jos 13:19). Perhaps in the name Chammat ec-Cara, attaching to the hot springs near Macherus, there may be some echo of the ancient name; but no identification is possible.
Where is Zereth-shahar in the Bible?
Zereth-shahar was a city located in the territory of Reuben, positioned on a mountain overlooking the plain near the Dead Sea in ancient Israel. The city is mentioned in Joshua 13:19 as part of the list of cities assigned to the tribe of Reuben during the division of the Promised Land. While its exact modern location remains uncertain, some scholars have suggested a possible connection to Chammat ec-Cara, associated with hot springs near Macherus, though this identification cannot be confirmed. The city's inclusion in the Reubenite territory reflects the geographical boundaries established for the Israelite tribes east of the Jordan River.
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Zereth-shahar
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)Jos 13:19). Perhaps in the name Chammat ec-Cara, attaching to the hot springs near Macherus, there may be some echo of the ancient name; but no identification is possible.
ze'-ri (tseri, meaning unknown): "Son" of Jeduthun, and a temple musician (1Ch 25:3) = "Izri" of 1Ch 25:11, which should be read here.
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