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 struck down about 36 of them and chased them from outside the gate to the quarries, striking them down on the descent. As a result, the people’s hearts melted and became like water.


References

Hastings

Easton

Fausets

Morish

Smith

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