Merom
Merom (Biblical Place • 33.075°N, 35.605°E): lake. Referenced in Josh 11:5 , Josh 11:7 . It is closely linked with Joshua 11 ( Joshua • Chapter 11 (23 verses)): And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon , and to the king of Shimron , and to the king of Achshaph , And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth , and in the valley, ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Joshua , Moses , Baal , Hebron , Hazor 1 , Madon , Shimron , Achshaph , Chinneroth .
Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage
Merari (Generation 24 • Child of Levi ): ( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 ) The families of the sons of Merari were to camp on the northward side of the tabernacle ( Numbers 3:35 ). (mentioned in Genesis 46 , Exodus 6 , Numbers 3 ) Hezron (Generation 25 • Messianic Line • Child of Perez ): Hezron is a biblical figure in Generation 25 of the Messianic Line , child of Perez , parent of Jerahmeel , Ram (or Amram ), Caleb (or Carmi or Chelubai ), Ashhur , Segub . ( Numbers 26:21 , Ruth 4:19 , 1 Chronicles 2:5 ) (mentioned in Genesis 46 , Exodus 6 , Numbers 26 ) Ram (or Amram ) (Generation 26 • Messianic Line • Child of Hezron): Ram (or Amram) is a biblical figure in Generation 26 of the Messianic Line, child of Hezron, parent of Amminidab . ( Ruth 4:19 , 1 Chronicles 2:9 ) (mentioned in Ruth 4 , 1 Chronicles 2 , Job 32 ) Amram (Generation 25 • Child of Kohath ): Amram is a biblical figure in Generation 25, child of Kohath , parent of Aaron , Miriam , Moses . ( Exodus 6:18 , Numbers 3:19 , 1 Chronicles 6:2 , 1 Chronicles 6:18 , 1 Chronicles 23:12 ) (mentioned in Exodus 6 , Numbers 3 , Numbers 26 )
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Merom (lake. Referenced in Josh 11:5 , Josh 11:7 .) Meroz (Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 5:23 (identified with Mount Tabor ).) Merathaim (Ancient biblical location referenced in Jer 50:21 (identified with Babel ).) Atad (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 50:10 , Gen 50:11 (identified with Abel-mizraim ).)
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Joshua 11:5 : "And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom , to fight against Israel ."; Joshua 11:7 : "So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them."; Joshua 21:7 : "The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben , and out of the tribe of Gad , and out of the tribe of Zebulun , twelve cities.". Related canonical books and chapters: Joshua 11 ( Joshua • Chapter 11 (23 verses)), Romans (New Testament • 16 Chapters), Mark (New Testament • 16 Chapters).