Gallim
LocationsGeographical Setting
Gallim is an ancient settlement in the territory of Judah, identified with the modern town of Beit Jala.
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Gallim is listed among the cities of Judah in Joshua 15:59 and is referenced in Isaiah 10:30 as a location north of Jerusalem, likely corresponding to the modern site of Beit Jala.
What is the meaning of Gallim in the Bible?
Gallim is listed among the cities of Judah in Joshua 15:59 and is referenced in Isaiah 10:30 as a location north of Jerusalem, likely corresponding to the modern site of Beit Jala.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Gallim with Beit Jala clarifies the geographical context of the prophetic warnings in Isaiah and the territorial boundaries described in the book of Joshua.
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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.