Bible Dictionary
Remmonmethoar
Remmonmethoar refers to Rimmon, a landmark on the boundary of Zebulun extending toward Neah.
Definition
Remmonmethoar refers to Rimmon, a place or landmark on the boundary of Zebulun. The phrase means “Rimmon which reaches to Neah.”
Biblical Usage
It occurs only in the boundary description of Zebulun.
Historical Background
The site was placed by Robinson and Van de Velde at Rummaneh, north-northeast of Seffurieh, on the southern border of the plain of Buttauf.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a place which formed one of the landmarks of Zebulun. (Joshua 19:13) only. Methoar does not really form a part of the name, but should be translated (as in the margin of the Authorized Version) “Remmon which reaches to Neah.” Dr. Robinson and Mr. Van Deuteronomy Velde place Rummaneh on the south border of the plain of Buttauf, three miles north-northeast of Seffurieh .