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Horem

Horem, a fortified city in the territory of Naphtali (Joshua 19:38).

Horem was a fortified city allocated to the tribe of Naphtali during the division of the Promised Land (Joshua 19:38). It was part of the inheritance given to Naphtali in the northern region of Canaan. Its location remains unknown.

Approximate location: 33.167, 35.433 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas

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Horem Easton Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Consecrated, one of the fenced cities of Naphtali (Josh. 19:38).

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Horem Smith Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(sacred), one of the fortified places in the territory of Naphtali; named with Iron and Migdalel. (Joshua 19:38) Van Deuteronomy Velde suggests Hurah as the site of Horem.

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Horem Hitchcock Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary (1869)

an offering dedicated to God

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Horem Hastings Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

HO'REM (devoted), a place in Naphtali, Josh 19:38. Van de Yelde locates it at Harak, west of the waters of Merom.

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Horem Schaff Schaff’s Dictionary of the Bible

HO'REM (devoted), a place in Naphtali, Josh 19:38. Van de Yelde locates it at Harak, west of the waters of Merom.

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Where Horem appears

1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2765

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