Bible Dictionary
Bath-rabbim
Bath-rabbim, meaning “daughter of many,” was a gate of Heshbon near pools of water. It is mentioned in the poetic description of the beloved in the Song of Solomon.
Definition
Bath-rabbim means “daughter of many.” It was the name of one of the gates of Heshbon, a city associated with pools of water.
Biblical Usage
Bath-rabbim appears in the poetic description of the beloved in the Song of Solomon, where the gate and nearby pools form part of the imagery.
Historical Background
The name designated a gate of Heshbon situated near pools. The supplied material gives no certain identification of the pools or of the gate’s remains.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Daughter of many, the name of one of the gates of the city of Heshbon, near which were pools (Cant. 7:4).