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Gebim

גֵּבִים/GEE-bim/

“Cisterns or trenches”

Summary

A small town near Jerusalem mentioned by Isaiah in his prophecy of the Assyrian invasion.

☩Prophetic Reference

Gebim appears in Isaiah's vivid description of the Assyrian army's terrifying advance toward Jerusalem. The prophet pictures its inhabitants fleeing as the enemy approaches from the north, passing through Aiath, Michmash, and other towns before reaching Nob, from which they could see the city of David. The name means 'cisterns' or 'ditches.'

Key verses:Isaiah 10:31

Related Verses1 mention

Isaiah· 1 verse

10:31

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gebim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Gebim," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Gebim," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).