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    Beth-haccherem

    בֵּית הַכֶּ֫רֶם

    Beth-haccherem was a town in Judah, possibly fortified, mentioned by Jeremiah as a place to raise a signal fire.

    Where the story of Beth-haccherem happensWhere the gazetteer locates Beth-haccherem, framed to them: Beth-haccherem. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Beth-haccherem
    Where the gazetteer locates Beth-haccherem
    verses
    2
    first named
    Nehemiah 3:14
    last named
    Jeremiah 6:1
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.74°N · 35.22°E
    settlement31.74°N · 35.22°E

    Ramat Rahel (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 3 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Beth-haccherem in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Beth-haccherem, meaning "house of the vineyard" in Hebrew, is mentioned twice in the Bible. In Nehemiah 3:14, it is listed as one of the sections of Jerusalem's wall that was repaired by Malchijah, the son of Rechab, who was the ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. This suggests that Beth-haccherem was a town or region near Jerusalem, possibly located in the hill country of Judah.

    In Jeremiah 6:1, the prophet warns the people of Benjamin to flee from Jerusalem and to raise a signal fire in Beth-haccherem, as disaster and great destruction were coming from the north. This warning comes in the context of the impending Babylonian invasion and the judgment that would befall Jerusalem and Judah.

    The mention of raising a signal fire in Beth-haccherem suggests that the town may have been situated on a high point or had a watchtower that could be used to send signals to the surrounding areas. Signal fires were used in ancient times to warn of approaching danger or to communicate important messages quickly over long distances.

    The reference in Nehemiah indicates that Beth-haccherem had a ruler or administrator, implying that it was a town of some significance. Its proximity to Jerusalem and its role in the defense system of the city further underscore its importance.

    The location of the town remains uncertain.

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    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 2, across 2 books.

    1. Nehemiah1 verse

      3:14

    2. Jeremiah1 verse

      6:1

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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