Geruth Chimham
Geruth Chimham is a natural area mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is within 5 km of Bethlehem 1.
Where is Geruth Chimham?
Approx. 31.7043, 35.2076 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| within 5 km of Bethlehem 1 | natural area | Medium |
Geruth Chimham in the Bible dictionary
Pining, probably the youngest son of Barzillai the Gileadite (2 Sam. 19:37-40). The “habitation of Chimham” (Jer. 41:17) was probably an inn or khan, which is the proper meaning of the Hebrew geruth, rendered “habitation”, established in later times in his possession at Bethlehem, which David gave to him as a reward for his loyalty in accompanying him to Jerusalem after the defeat of Absalom (1 Kings 2:7). It has been supposed that, considering the stationary character of Eastern institutions, it was in the stable of this inn or caravanserai that our Saviour was born (Luke 2:7).
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Verses that mention Geruth Chimham
- Jeremiah 41:17
And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Beth–lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,