Kiriathaim
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Moabite city located on the eastern bank of the Dead Sea, identified with the archaeological site of Tell el-'Umeiri.
What is the meaning of Kiriathaim in the Bible?
A city in Moab mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, notably in the Book of Jeremiah as a fortified settlement of the Moabites.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Kiriathaim provides historical context for the geopolitical tensions between Israel and Moab, illustrating the specific territorial boundaries and military threats referenced in prophetic literature.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Kiriathaim (located near modern Tell el-'Umeiri (near Amman, Jordan)) 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 Kiriathaim in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kiriathaim 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
"Kiriathaim." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kiriathaim/