Bible Dictionary
ZERETH-SHAHAR
Zereth-shahar was a town in the territory allotted to Reuben, mentioned with Kiriathaim and Sibmah. Its location has not been securely identified.
Definition
Zereth-shahar was a town in the territory allotted to Reuben. It was named with Kiriathaim and Sibmah and was located “in the mount of the valley,” though its exact site is unknown.
Biblical Usage
Zereth-shahar appears in the territorial list of Reuben in Joshua 13:19.
Historical Background
A possible echo of the name has been sought in Chammat ec-Cara near hot springs by Macherus, but no identification is possible.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ze'-reth-sha'-har (tsereth ha-shachar; Codex Vaticanus Sereda kai Seion, Codex Alexandrinus Sarth kai Sior): A town in the territory of Reuben, "in the mount of the valley," named with Kiriathaim and Sibmah (Jos 13:19). Perhaps in the name Chammat ec-Cara, attaching to the hot springs near Macherus, there may be some echo of the ancient name; but no identification is possible.</p>