Hapharaim
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the tribal territory of Issachar, identified with the modern site of el-Ferriyeh.
What is the meaning of Hapharaim in the Bible?
A town in the territory of Issachar, named with Shunem and Anaharath. It is identified as 'Affarea' by Eusebius and corresponds to the modern el-Ferriyeh.
SIGNIFICANCE
Haphraim's significance lies in its identification as a biblical location that has been linked to an ancient site with remarkable tombs.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hapharaim (located near modern el-Ferriyeh) 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 Hapharaim in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hapharaim clarify?
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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
"Hapharaim." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hapharaim/