Bible Dictionary
Jearim
Jearim, meaning forests, was a mountain on Judah’s northern boundary. It was also known as the mountain whose landmark was Chesalon.
Definition
Jearim, meaning “forests,” was a mountain or ridge on the northern boundary of Judah. Its landmark was associated with Chesalon.
Biblical Usage
Mount Jearim appears in the description of Judah’s northern boundary.
Historical Background
Kesla, about seven miles west of Jerusalem, stands on a high point on the northern slope of a lofty ridge probably corresponding to Mount Jearim.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Forests, a mountain on the border of Judah (Josh. 15:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(forests), Mount, a place named in specifying the northern boundary of Judah. (Joshua 15:10) The boundary ran from Mount Seir to “the shoulder of Mount Jearim, which is Cesalon”—that is, Cesalon was the landmark on the mountain. Kesla, seven miles due west of Jerusalem, stands on a high point on the north slope of a lofty ridge, which is probably Mount Jearim.