Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Abel-keramim" is derived from Hebrew, where "Abel" means "meadow" or "stream," and "keramim" means "vineyards." Thus, Abel-keramim can be translated as "Meadow of Vineyards" or "Stream of Vineyards."

Biblical References:
Abel-keramim is mentioned in the context of the conflict between Jephthah, a judge of Israel, and the Ammonites. The specific reference to Abel-keramim is found in the Book of Judges:

· Judges 11:33 : "He struck them from Aroer to the vicinity of Minnith—twenty cities in all—and as far as Abel-keramim. So the Ammonites were subdued before the Israelites."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Abel-keramim is noted as a location in the Transjordan region, east of the Jordan River. It is mentioned as part of the territory affected by Jephthah's military campaign against the Ammonites. The passage in Judges describes Jephthah's victory over the Ammonites, highlighting the extent of his conquest from Aroer to Abel-keramim, which included twenty cities. This indicates that Abel-keramim was a significant landmark or settlement in the region during the time of the Judges.

Cultural and Agricultural Significance:
The name "Meadow of Vineyards" suggests that Abel-keramim was an area known for its fertile land and agricultural productivity, particularly in viticulture. Vineyards were an important aspect of the economy and culture in ancient Israel and its surrounding regions, often symbolizing prosperity and abundance.

Archaeological and Scholarly Insights:
The exact location of Abel-keramim has not been definitively identified by modern archaeologists. However, its mention alongside other known locations provides some clues about its possible vicinity. Scholars often rely on biblical geography and historical records to hypothesize its location, but without concrete archaeological evidence, its precise site remains uncertain.

Theological Implications:
The mention of Abel-keramim in the narrative of Jephthah underscores the theme of divine deliverance and victory in the Book of Judges. Jephthah's triumph over the Ammonites, culminating at Abel-keramim, is portrayed as an act of God's intervention on behalf of Israel. This reflects the broader theological motif in Judges of God raising leaders to deliver Israel from oppression, despite the nation's recurring cycle of disobedience and repentance.ABEL-CHERAMIM

a'-bel-ker'-a-mim ('abhel keramim, "meadow of vineyards"): A city mentioned in the Revised Version (British and American) in Judges 11:33, along with Aroer, Minnith, and "twenty cities," in summarizing Jephthah's campaign against the Ammonites. The King James Version translates "the plain of the vineyards." The site has not been identified, though Eusebius and Jerome speak of it as in their time a village about seven Roman miles from the Ammonite city of Rabbah.

64. Abel Keramim -- a place in Ammon
Abel Keramim. 63, 64. Abel Keramim. 65 . a place in Ammon. Transliteration:
Abel Keramim Phonetic Spelling: (aw-bale' ker-aw-meem ...
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Abel-keramim (1 Occurrence)
Abel-keramim. Abelkeramim, Abel-keramim. Abelmaim . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia ... (DBY NAS RSV). Abelkeramim, Abel-keramim. Abelmaim . Reference
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Keramim (1 Occurrence)
... Judges 11:33 And he smote them from Aro'er to the neighborhood of Minnith, twenty
cities, and as far as Abel-keramim, with a very great slaughter. ...
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Neighborhood (7 Occurrences)
... (DBY RSV). Judges 11:33 And he smote them from Aro'er to the neighborhood of Minnith,
twenty cities, and as far as Abel-keramim, with a very great slaughter. ...
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Jephthah (26 Occurrences)
... "He smote them from Aroer, even till thou come to Minnith, even twenty cities, and
unto the plain of the vineyards [Hebrews `AbelKeramim], with a very great ...
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Aro'er (15 Occurrences)
... (DBY RSV). Judges 11:33 And he smote them from Aro'er to the neighborhood of Minnith,
twenty cities, and as far as Abel-keramim, with a very great slaughter. ...
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Abelmaim (1 Occurrence)

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Abel-cheramim (1 Occurrence)
Abel-cheramim. Abelcheramim, Abel-cheramim. Abelkeramim . Easton's Bible
Dictionary ... (BBE JPS). Abelcheramim, Abel-cheramim. Abelkeramim . Reference Bible
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Ammonites (97 Occurrences)
... Judges 11:33 And he smote them from Aro'er to the neighborhood of Minnith, twenty
cities, and as far as Abel-keramim, with a very great slaughter. ...
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