Bible Dictionary
Misrephothmaim
Misrephothmaim was a place in northern Palestine mentioned in connection with Joshua’s pursuit of the Canaanites. Its location is uncertain, though proposed sites lie near the Phoenician coast.
Definition
Misrephothmaim was a place in northern Palestine connected with Joshua’s pursuit of the Canaanites. The name has been interpreted as “the burning of waters” or “the flew of waters.”
Biblical Usage
Misrephothmaim is mentioned in connection with Joshua’s campaign and the defeat of the Canaanite forces.
Historical Background
It was thought to lie near the Phoenician coast, though its precise location was uncertain. Suggested sites include springs near Ras en-Nakhura and a place near Sidon, possibly associated with later Zarephath.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the flew of waters), a place in northern Palestine. Dr. Thomson treats Misrephoth-maim as identical with a collection of springs called Ain-Musheirifeh, on the seashore close under the Ras en-Nakhura ; but this has the disadvantage of being very far from Sidon. May it not rather be the place with which we are familiar in the later history as Zarephat, near Sidon?