Merom
Merom, a place near the waters of Merom where Joshua defeated a coalition of Canaanite kings led by Jabin king of Hazor.
The name Merom means “eminences; elevations”
PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at Joshua 11:5; only referred to as Merom (מֵרוֹם).
Location
- Identified as
- En Meron
- Certainty
- Uncertain (8% of scholarship) · 9 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 32.979° N, 35.438° E
Alternative names
- מֵרוֹםMerom
Mentions
- All these kings joined forces and encamped at the waters of Merom to fight against Israel.
- So by the waters of Merom, Joshua and his whole army came upon them suddenly and attacked them,