Maarath
Maarath is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Khirbet Qufin. The name means “den; making empty; watching.”
Where is Maarath?
Approx. 31.6207, 35.1135 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet Qufin | settlement | Medium |
| Khirbet ez Zawiya | settlement | Low |
| another name for Maroth | special | Low |
| Khirbet el Hubeila | settlement | Low |
| Rujm es Sabit | settlement | Low |
| Beit Ummar | settlement | Low |
Maarath in the Bible dictionary
Desolation, a place in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:59), probably the modern village Beit Ummar, 6 miles north of Hebron.
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Verses that mention Maarath
- Joshua 15:59
And Maarath, and Beth–anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages: