Bible Dictionary
Iim
Iim was the name of a city in southern Judah and also a station where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey. The name means “ruins.”
Definition
Iim means “ruins.” It is the name of a city in southern Judah and also of a station where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey.
Biblical Usage
Iim appears both in the list of cities belonging to Judah and in the itinerary of Israel’s wilderness stations.
Historical Background
The supplied material distinguishes the city in southern Judah from the wilderness encampment but gives no further identification for either location.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Ruins. (1.) A city in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:29). (2.) One of the stations of the Israelites in the wilderness (Num. 33:45).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(ruins).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>i'-im (`iyim): Same as IYIM (which see).</p>