Shebarim in the Bible

Meaning: breakings; hopes

Exact Match

The men of Ai killed about thirty-six of Israel’s men, and chased them from the gate as far as [the bluffs of] Shebarim and struck them down as they descended [the steep pass], so the hearts of the people melted [in despair and began to doubt God’s promise] and became like water (disheartened).

Verse ConceptsHuman EmotionHeart, HumanMeltingThirty SomeLosing Courage

Thematic Bible



The men of Ai put to death about thirty-six of them, driving them from before the town as far as the stoneworks, and overcoming them on the way down: and the hearts of the people became like water.


References

Hastings

Easton

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain