Remeth
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the territory of Issachar, identified with the modern village of er-Rameh.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A place in the territory of Issachar named with En-gannim, probably identical with Ramoth and Jarmuth. It is represented today by the village er-Rameh.
What is the meaning of Remeth in the Bible?
A place in the territory of Issachar named with En-gannim, probably identical with Ramoth and Jarmuth. It is represented today by the village er-Rameh.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Remeth with er-Rameh helps clarify the geographical boundaries of the tribe of Issachar and the specific locations mentioned in the tribal allotment narratives.
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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.