Bible Dictionary
Aram-naharaim
Aram-naharaim means “Aram of the two rivers,” the region between the Tigris and Euphrates, generally identified with Mesopotamia. Padan-aram was part of this country.
Definition
Aram-naharaim means Aram of the two rivers. It denotes Mesopotamia, the country between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Biblical Usage
The region is named in biblical geographical references, including the title of Psalm 60. Padan-aram was a portion of this country.
Historical Background
The term describes the open country or field of Aram and corresponds to Mesopotamia in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Aram of the two rivers, is Mesopotamia (as it is rendered in Gen. 24:10), the country enclosed between the Tigris on the east and the Euphrates on the west (Ps. 60, title); called also the “field of Aram” (Hos. 12:12, R.V.) i.e., the open country of Aram; in the Authorized Version, “country of Syria.” Padan-aram (q.v.) was a portion of this country.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-ram-na-ha-ra'-im. See SYRIA.</p>