Bible Dictionary
Haphraim
A city of Issachar mentioned near Shunem. Its exact location is uncertain, though it has been tentatively connected with the region near modern el-Afuleh.
Definition
Haphraim was a city of Issachar, listed near Shunem. Its exact location is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Haphraim appears in the list of cities assigned to Issachar.
Historical Background
The site was tentatively associated with the village of el-‘Afuleh, west of Solam, the ancient Shunem.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(two pits), a city of Issachar, mentioned next to Shunem. (Joshua 19:19) About 6 miles northeast of Lejjun, and two miles west of Solam (the ancient Shunem), stands the village of el’ Afuleh, which may possibly be the representative of Haphraim.