Bible Dictionary
Shebarim
Shebarim was a place near Ai to which the defeated Israelites fled. The name may mean “breaks” or “ruins,” and its exact location is uncertain.
Definition
Shebarim, meaning “breaks,” “breaches,” or “ruins,” was a place near Ai.
Biblical Usage
After Israel’s defeat at Ai, the men of Ai pursued the Israelites as far as Shebarim.
Historical Background
The Revised Version margin gives “the quarries,” while the exact location has not been found.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Breaks; ruins, a place near Ai (Josh. 7:5; R.V. marg., “the quarries”).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the breaches), a place named in (Joshua 7:5) only, as one of the points in the flight from Ai.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sheb'-a-rim, she-ba'-rim (ha-shebharim; sunetripsan): After the repulse of the first attack on their city the men of Ai chased the Israelites "even unto Shebarim" (Jos 7:5). the Revised Version margin reads "the quarries"; so Keil, Steuernagel, etc. Septuagint reads "until they were broken," i.e. until the rout was complete. The direction of the flight was of course from Ai toward Gilgal in the Jordan valley. No trace of such name has yet been found.</p>