Places in the Bible · Settlement

Merathaim

Merathaim is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is another name for Babylon 1.

Where is Merathaim?

Approx. 32.5433, 44.4222 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

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another name for Babylon 1settlementHigh

Merathaim in the Bible dictionary

Double rebellion, probably a symbolical name given to Babylon (Jer. 50:21), denoting rebellion exceeding that of other nations.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →

Verses that mention Merathaim

  • Jeremiah 50:21

    Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it, and against the inhabitants of Pekod: waste and utterly destroy after them, saith the Lord, and do according to all that I have commanded thee.