Beth-Haram
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beth-haram was an ancient settlement in the Gilead region, identified with the Hellenistic city of Julias.
What is the meaning of Beth-Haram in the Bible?
Beth-haram was a city in the territory of Gad that was fortified by the tribe during the Israelite conquest. It was later rebuilt and renamed Julias by Herod Philip in honor of Julia, the daughter of Emperor Augustus, and is identified with the site known as Tell el-Hammam.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the transition from Beth-haram to Julias clarifies the political and cultural shifts in the Decapolis region, illustrating how local settlements were integrated into the Roman administrative framework during the first century.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.