City of Palms

Type Place Hebrew עִיר שֶׁמֶשׁ · עִיר שָׁ֑מֶשׁ

A city in the territory of Judah; also known as Jericho.

About City of Palms

Phrase referring to Jericho, so named for its many palms (Dt 34:3). See Jericho.

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Primary Form Jericho (Old Testament) City of Palms

Key References

2 Chronicles 28:15

Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.

Deuteronomy 34:3

the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.

Judges 3:13

After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms.

All Scripture References (3)

Deuteronomy (1)
Deuteronomy 34:3

the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.

Judges (1)
Judges 3:13

After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms.

2 Chronicles (1)
2 Chronicles 28:15

Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.