A town in the territory of Judah where Jacob buried Rachel, his wife; also known as Ephrath and Bethlehem.
Key References
“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.
We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
All Scripture References (3)
Ruth (1)
“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.
Psalms (1)
We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
Micah (1)
Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.