Kiriathaim
Kiriathaim is a settlement mentioned in 5 verses. Its most likely location is Khirbet al Mukhayyat.
Where is Kiriathaim?
Approx. 31.7491, 35.7439 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet al Mukhayyat | settlement | Medium |
| Khirbet el Qureiye | settlement | Medium |
| Al Qurayyat | settlement | Medium |
| Tall Jalul | settlement | Low |
Verses that mention Kiriathaim
- Numbers 32:37
And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,
- Joshua 13:19
And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth–shahar in the mount of the valley,
- Jeremiah 48:1
Against Moab thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed.
- Jeremiah 48:23
And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth–gamul, and upon Beth–meon,
- Ezekiel 25:9
Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth–jeshimoth, Baal–meon, and Kiriathaim,