Gaash, a mountain in the region of Ephraim, was the burial place of Joshua and the homeland of two of David's mighty men.
Gaash is mentioned in the Bible as a mountain or hill located in the tribal territory of Ephraim, in the central region of Canaan. It is most notably associated with Joshua, the successor of Moses and the leader of the Israelites during the conquest of the Promised Land.
According to Joshua 24:30 and Judges 2:9, after Joshua had led the Israelites into Canaan and divided the land among the tribes, he died at the age of 110 and was buried in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north side of Mount Gaash.
The specific location of Mount Gaash is not clearly identified in the Bible, but it is believed to have been situated in the vicinity of Timnath-serah, which is thought to be modern-day Khirbet Tibnah, located approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) southwest of Shechem.
In addition to being the burial place of Joshua, Mount Gaash is also mentioned in connection with two of David's mighty men. In 2Sa.23.30 and 1Ch.11.32, Hiddai (or Hurai) of the brooks of Gaash is listed among the elite warriors who fought alongside David. This suggests that the region around Mount Gaash was known for its brave and skilled fighters.
The mention of Mount Gaash in the Bible serves to underscore the importance of Joshua as a key figure in Israel's history and his significant role in leading the people into the Promised Land. The association of this location with Joshua's burial place and the homeland of some of David's mighty men highlights the enduring legacy of faith and courage that these individuals embodied.
Approximate location: 32.121, 35.150 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
A shaking, a hill, on the north side of which Joshua was buried (Josh. 24:30; Judg. 2:9), in the territory of Ephraim. (See TIMNATH-SERAH.)
(earthquake), a hill of Ephraim, where Joshua was buried. The brooks or valley of Gaash, (2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 11:32) were probably at the foot of the hill.
GA'ASH (earthquake), the hill where Joshua was buried. Josh 24:30; Jud 2:9. South of Tibneh, which is identified as Timnath-serah, is a hill, upon the north side of which are tombs; hence it is supposed to be " the hill Gaash."
GA'ASH (earthquake), the hill where Joshua was buried. Josh 24:30; Jud 2:9. South of Tibneh, which is identified as Timnath-serah, is a hill, upon the north side of which are tombs; hence it is supposed to be " the hill Gaash."
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4 verses in 4 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1608
And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
They buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash,
Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,
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