Kiriath-Sepher
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city in the Judean foothills, identified with Debir and associated with the tribe of Judah.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
Kiriath-Sepher is identified with Debir in Joshua 15:15-17 and Judges 1:11-15, with its site generally located at modern Edh-Dhaheriyeh.
What is the meaning of Kiriath-Sepher in the Bible?
Kiriath-Sepher is identified with Debir in Joshua 15:15-17 and Judges 1:11-15, with its site generally located at modern Edh-Dhaheriyeh.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Kiriath-Sepher as Debir clarifies the territorial allotment of the tribe of Judah and the narrative of Caleb's conquest in the southern highlands.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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