Places in the Bible · Settlement

Zemaraim

Zemaraim is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Ras et Tahuneh. The name means “wool; pith.”

Where is Zemaraim?

Approx. 31.9088, 35.2117 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

IdentificationTypeConfidence
Ras et TahunehsettlementMedium
Khirbet es SamrasettlementLow
RammunsettlementLow
Ras ez ZemarasettlementMedium
Khirbet el Mazari’asettlementLow

Zemaraim in the Bible dictionary

A town of Benjamin (Josh. 18:22); now the ruin, rather two ruins, es-Sumrah, 4 miles north of Jericho.

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

Verses that mention Zemaraim

  • Joshua 18:22

    And Beth–arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth–el,