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Telaim

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Geographical Setting

Telaim is an ancient site in the territory of Benjamin, identified in biblical texts as the muster point for King Saul's army prior to the campaign against the Amalekites.

What is the meaning of Telaim in the Bible?

Telaim served as the assembly point where King Saul summoned the Israelites and counted them before launching an attack against Agag, king of the Amalekites. Some textual critics suggest that the name 'Telaim' may be a scribal variant for 'Havilah' in 1 Samuel 15:7.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying Telaim helps readers visualize the logistical scale of Saul's mobilization and understand the geographical context of the conflict between the early Israelite monarchy and the Amalekites.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Telaim 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 Telaim in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Telaim clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned: 1 Samuel 15:7

Related Topics

AssarionHermonites, TheZeredPontusZidon; ZidoniansSephar

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

"Telaim." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/telaim/
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