En-Rimmon
LocationsGeographical Setting
En-Rimmon was an ancient settlement in the southern territory of Judah, identified in biblical texts as a location within the tribal inheritance.
What is the meaning of En-Rimmon in the Bible?
En-Rimmon was a city in Judah listed in the tribal allotments of Joshua 15:32 and mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:32. The name translates to 'spring of pomegranate,' and while its precise site remains unidentified, it is generally situated in the Negev region south of Beersheba.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding En-Rimmon helps readers visualize the specific territorial boundaries and settlement distribution of the tribe of Judah in the southern Negev, clarifying the geographical context of the tribal inheritance narratives.
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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.