Beth-haram

A town in the territory of Gad.

About Beth-haram

A town given to the tribe of Gad at the division of Canaan (Joshua 13:27). It was defended and used to house sheep herds (Numbers 32:36).

It is probably the same as Beth-aramphtha, a city mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus.

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Key References

Numbers 32:36

Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks.

Joshua 13:27

and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth).

All Scripture References (2)

Numbers (1)
Numbers 32:36

Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks.

Joshua (1)
Joshua 13:27

and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth).