Heres was a place near the site where Gideon and his men defeated the Midianites (Judg 8:13).
Also known as sun
Heres is mentioned in Judges 8:13 as a location near the place where Gideon and his 300 men defeated the Midianite army. After the battle, Gideon returned from the fight by way of the "ascent of Heres." The exact location of Heres is unknown, but it was likely situated in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River, where the Midianites had been encamped before their defeat. The name "Heres" may refer to a specific geographical feature, such as a hill or a pass, that Gideon used on his return journey.
Approximate location: 32.200, 35.633 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Sun. (1.) “Mount Heres” (Judg. 1:35), Heb. Har-heres, i.e., “sun-mountain;” probably identical with Irshemesh in Josh. 19:41. (2.) Isa. 19:18, marg. (See ON.)
(the sun), (Judges 1:35) a city of Dan, in Mount Ephraim, near Ajalon; possibly identical with Mount Jearim (Ir-shemesh, city of the gun).
the son; an earthen pot
HE'RES (sun). Mount Heres, Jud 1:35; possibly the same as Ir-she-mesh; perhaps at, Kefe Huris. Heres, Isa 19:18 (margin), but the text reads "city of destruction." Calvin did not regard it as a proper name; Poole regards it as an Egyptian city inhabited by the Jews.
HE'RES (sun). Mount Heres, Jud 1:35; possibly the same as Ir-she-mesh; perhaps at, Kefe Huris. Heres, Isa 19:18 (margin), but the text reads "city of destruction." Calvin did not regard it as a proper name; Poole regards it as an Egyptian city inhabited by the Jews.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2776
After this, Gideon son of Joash returned from the battle along the Ascent of Heres.
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