Emmeruth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Emmeruth is an ancient settlement identified with the biblical Immer, known from post-exilic census records.
What is the meaning of Emmeruth in the Bible?
Emmeruth corresponds to Immer in Ezra 2:37 and is mentioned only once in 1 Esdras 5:24.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location helps readers understand the demographic composition of the Jewish community returning from Babylonian exile by identifying specific ancestral hometowns listed in the census records.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Emmeruth held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Emmeruth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Emmeruth clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:37
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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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Emmeruth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/emmeruth/