Anim
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient city in the hill country of Judah identified with the archaeological site at el Ghuwein.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
One of the cities of the hill country of Judah mentioned in Joshua 15:50, probably represented by the double ruin of el Ghuwein situated South of es Semu`a.
What is the meaning of Anim in the Bible?
One of the cities of the hill country of Judah mentioned in Joshua 15:50, probably represented by the double ruin of el Ghuwein situated South of es Semu`a.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers visualize the specific territorial boundaries and settlement patterns of the tribe of Judah as described in the biblical text.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.