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



And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty-six men. And they chased them [from] before the gate even to Shebarim, and smote them at the descent. And the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.


References

Hastings

Easton

Fausets

Morish

Smith