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

Sirah

הַסִּרָה/SY-ruh/

“The Turning”

Summary

A well from which Abner was recalled by Joab to his death at Hebron.

☩Location and Event

The well of Sirah was the spot from which Joab's messengers recalled Abner after he had departed from Hebron following negotiations with David. It was apparently on the northern road from Hebron. Joab, pretending to speak privately with Abner, treacherously murdered him there to avenge his brother Asahel. There is a spring and reservoir about a mile from Hebron called Ain Sarah which may preserve the ancient name.

Key verses:2 Samuel 3:26-27

Related Verses1 mention

2 Samuel· 1 verse

3:26

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sirah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Sirah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  3. 3.George Morrish, "Sirah," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).