Nazareth April 28th 1839David Roberts (artist), Louis Haghe (lithographer) · 1842

Charashim

חֲרָשַׁים/KAIR-uh-shim/

“craftsmen”

Summary

A valley in Judah whose name means 'craftsmen,' inhabited by skilled artificers descended from Joab.

☩Location and Name

Charashim was a valley (Hebrew 'ge,' meaning ravine) inhabited by descendants of Joab of the tribe of Judah. The name means 'craftsmen' and reflects the occupational specialty of its residents as artificers. After the Captivity, it was inhabited by Benjamites and lay not far from Jerusalem.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:14Nehemiah 11:35

☩Geographical Identification

The Talmud identifies the valley of Charashim as consisting of Lod and Ono. These locations place it in the undulating ground at the back of the plain of Sharon, east of Jaffa, in the depression now marked by Wady hazeirah.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:14

Related Verses2 mentions

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

4:14

Nehemiah· 1 verse

11:35

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Charashim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).