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Gareb, The Hill

Places & Geography • Old Testament
A Visit With Jesus
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Gareb was a hill near Jerusalem mentioned in Jeremiah’s prophecy of the city’s future restoration. Its exact location is uncertain.

Definition

The Hill of Gareb was a hill in the neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Biblical Usage

It is mentioned only in Jeremiah’s prophecy concerning the future boundaries and restoration of Jerusalem.

Historical Background

Its exact location is not established in the supplied material.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
in the neighborhood of Jerusalem, named only in (Jeremiah 31:39)
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