Ain Summary
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Ain or En-rimmon, a city in Judah's Negev region, given to the Levites.
Ain
PlaceA city in Judah, allotted to the Levites.
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Ain
same as Aiath
- en En-rimmon · Also called
- en En Rimmon · Also called
- he עַ֫יִן · H5871H
- he עֵין רִמּוֹן · H5884
- bg Аин
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Ain Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ain or En-rimmon was a city located in the Negev region of Judah, south of Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the list of cities allotted to the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:32) and later as part of the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon (Joshua 19:7; 1Ch.4.32). The city was also designated as a Levitical city for the descendants of Aaron (Joshua 21:16).
The name Ain means "spring" or "fountain," while Rimmon means "pomegranate." It is possible that the city was named for a nearby spring and the presence of pomegranate trees. After the Babylonian exile, some people from En-rimmon resettled in Judah (Nehemiah 11:29).
The exact location of Ain or En-rimmon is uncertain, but it is generally associated with the modern village of Umm er-Rumamim, about 9 miles (14.5 km) northeast of Beersheba. The city's mention in various tribal allotments and its designation as a Levitical city highlight its importance in the southern part of Judah's territory.
Sources: OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding Data (CC BY 4.0, afb265c) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Ain@Jos.15.32-Neh) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ain_42)