Bible Dictionary
Bathrabbim
Bathrabbim was a gate of the ancient city of Heshbon, near pools of water, mentioned in the Song of Solomon.
Definition
Bathrabbim, meaning “daughter of many,” was the name of a gate of the ancient city of Heshbon.
Biblical Usage
The gate is mentioned in the Song of Solomon’s description of the beloved, together with the surrounding imagery of Heshbon and its pools.
Historical Background
Bathrabbim belonged to Heshbon, an ancient city. The supplied material identifies it as a gate but gives no further information about its construction or location.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(daughter of many), The gate of, One of the gates of the ancient city of heshbon. (Song of Solomon 7:4,5)