Bahurim (or Baharum) was a village near Jerusalem, known as the home of Shimei, who cursed David. (2Sa.3.16; 16:5; 17:18; 19:16; 1Ki.2.8; 2Sa.23.31; 1Ch.11.33)
Also known as Barhumite · Baharum · Baharumite
Bahurim, also spelled Baharum, was a village located near Jerusalem, likely within the territory of Benjamin. It is mentioned several times in the Bible, primarily in connection with events during the reign of King David.
In 2Sa.3.16, Bahurim is mentioned as the place where Michal, David's wife, was returned to him by her husband Paltiel, as ordered by David. Later, when David was fleeing from his son Absalom, Shimei, a member of Saul's clan from Bahurim, cursed and threw stones at David and his men (2Sa.16.5). However, when David returned to Jerusalem after Absalom's defeat, Shimei met him at the Jordan River and apologized for his actions (2Sa.19.16; 1Ki.2.8).
Bahurim is also mentioned as the hometown of Azmaveth, one of David's mighty men (2Sa.23.31; 1Ch.11.33). Additionally, Jonathan and Ahimaaz, the sons of the priests Abiathar and Zadok, hid in a well at Bahurim to avoid being captured by Absalom's men while relaying information to David (2Sa.17.18).
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Young men, a place east of Jerusalem (2 Sam. 3:16; 19:16), on the road to the Jordan valley. Here Shimei resided, who poured forth vile abuse against David, and flung dust and stones at him and his party when they were making their way down the eastern slopes of Olivet toward Jordan (16:5); and here Jonathan and Ahimaaz hid themselves (17:18). With the exception of Shimei, Azmaveth, one of David’s heroes, is the only other native of the place who is mentioned (2 Sam. 23:31; 1 Chr. 11:33).
(low ground), a village, (2 Samuel 16:6) apparently on or close to the road leading up from the Jordan valley to Jerusalem, and near the south boundary of Benjamin.
choice; warlike; valiant
BAHU'RIM (warriors), a place not far from Jerusalem, 2 Sam 3:16; 2 Sam 16:5; 2 Sam 17:18; 1 Kgs 2:8; probably east of Olivet, toward the Jordan.
BAHU'RIM (warriors), a place not far from Jerusalem, 2 Sam 3:16; 2 Sam 16:5; 2 Sam 17:18; 1 Kgs 2:8; probably east of Olivet, toward the Jordan.
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7 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0980
Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home.
As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses.
But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it.
Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David,
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’
Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,
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