Shaaraim (2)
Shaaraim is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is another name for Sharuhen. The name means “gates; valuation; hairs.”
Where is Shaaraim?
Approx. 31.4670, 34.4041 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| another name for Sharuhen | settlement | Medium |
Shaaraim in the Bible dictionary
A city in the plain of Judah (1 Sam. 17:52); called also Sharaim (Josh. 15:36).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Shaaraim
- 1 Chronicles 4:31
And at Beth–marcaboth, and Hazar–susim, and at Beth–birei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.