Telem (1)
LocationsGeographical Setting
Telem was an ancient settlement in the Negev region of Judah, identified in biblical texts as part of the tribal allotment of Judah.
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A city in the Negeb belonging to Judah, mentioned in Jos 15:24. In Septuagint of 2Sa 3:12 Abner is said to send messengers to David at Thelam.
What is the meaning of Telem (1) in the Bible?
A city in the Negeb belonging to Judah, mentioned in Jos 15:24. In Septuagint of 2Sa 3:12 Abner is said to send messengers to David at Thelam.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Telem helps readers understand the specific territorial boundaries of the tribe of Judah and the political geography of the early United Monarchy period.
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