Merom, Waters Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
A site in northern Canaan associated with the Israelite military campaign against the Canaanite coalition led by Jabin.
What is the meaning of Merom, Waters Of in the Bible?
The location of the battle where Joshua defeated the forces of Jabin king of Hazor and his allied kings, traditionally identified with the area surrounding Lake Hula, though some scholars argue for a site further south based on the biblical description of the pursuit extending to Sidon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of this battle clarifies the extent of the northern conquest described in the Book of Joshua and highlights the strategic importance of the Huleh Valley in ancient military campaigns.
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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.