Bahurim is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily within the narratives of King David's reign. It is situated in the territory of Benjamin, near the Mount of Olives, and plays a significant role in several biblical events.

Biblical References:

1. David's Flight from Absalom:
Bahurim is notably mentioned during the rebellion of Absalom, David's son. As David fled Jerusalem to escape Absalom's uprising, he passed through Bahurim. It was here that Shimei, a member of Saul's family, cursed David and threw stones at him and his servants. Despite the provocation, David restrained his men from retaliating, demonstrating his humility and trust in God's justice. The account is recorded in 2 Samuel 16:5-13. The Berean Standard Bible states: "As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the same clan as Saul’s family came out from there. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses."

2. Michal's Escape:
Bahurim is also the place where Michal, Saul's daughter and David's wife, helped David escape from her father Saul's attempt to kill him. Although the specific mention of Bahurim is not in this narrative, it is inferred from the proximity of events and the location's association with the Benjamite territory (1 Samuel 19:11-17).

3. Hushai's Message:
During Absalom's rebellion, Bahurim served as a critical point for communication. Hushai, David's friend and spy, sent messages to David through Jonathan and Ahimaaz, who hid in a well at Bahurim to avoid detection by Absalom's men. This event is detailed in 2 Samuel 17:17-21, where the BSB notes: "Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city."

4. Phaltiel's Lament:
Bahurim is also mentioned in the context of Phaltiel, the man to whom Michal was given after David was forced to flee from Saul. When David demanded Michal's return, Phaltiel followed her weeping as far as Bahurim, illustrating the personal and political complexities of David's rise to power (2 Samuel 3:15-16).

Historical and Theological Significance:

Bahurim's role in these narratives highlights the political tensions and personal dramas during the time of David. It serves as a backdrop for themes of loyalty, betrayal, and divine providence. The incidents at Bahurim reflect the broader struggles within the kingdom of Israel, as well as the personal trials faced by David as he navigated his path from fugitive to king.

Theologically, Bahurim represents a place of testing and faith. David's response to Shimei's curses exemplifies his reliance on God's sovereignty and justice, a recurring theme in his life. The events at Bahurim underscore the belief in God's ultimate control over human affairs, a cornerstone of biblical teaching.

Geographical Context:

While the exact location of Bahurim is not definitively known today, it is generally believed to have been located east of Jerusalem, near the Mount of Olives, within the tribal lands of Benjamin. Its proximity to Jerusalem made it a strategic location during the events of David's reign.

In summary, Bahurim is a significant biblical site that provides insight into the historical and spiritual landscape of ancient Israel during the time of King David. Its mention in Scripture serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between divine providence and human action.Bahurim

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(low ground), a village, (2 Samuel 16:6) apparently on or close to the road leading up from the Jordan valley to Jerusalem, and near the south boundary of Benjamin.

Bahurim

A town of Benjamin, near Jerusalem, on the road to the Jordan. It is several times mentioned in the history of David, 2 Samuel 3:16; 16:5; 17:18.

Young men, a place east of Jerusalem (2 Samuel 3:16; 19:16), on the road to the Jordan valley. Here Shimei resided, who poured forth vile abuse against David, and flung dust and stones at him and his party when they were making their way down the eastern slopes of Olivet toward Jordan (16:5); and here Jonathan and Ahimaaz hid themselves (17:18).

With the exception of Shimei, Azmaveth, one of David's heroes, is the only other native of the place who is mentioned (2 Samuel 23:31; 1 Chronicles 11:33).

BAHURIM

ba-hu'-rim bachurim; (Baoureim usually, but there are variants): A place in the territory of Benjamin which lay on an old road from Jerusalem to Jericho followed by David in his flight from Absalom (2 Samuel 15:32-16:5). It ran over the Mount of Olives and down the slopes to the East. The Talmud identifies it with Ale, math, the modern Almit, about a mile beyond `Anata, going from Jerusalem. If this identification is correct, Wady Farah may be the brook of water (2 Samuel 17:20). Here Paltiel was parted from his wife Miehal by Abner (2 Samuel 3:16). It was the home of Shimei, who ran along a ridge of the hill cursing and throwing stones at the fugitive king (2 Samuel 16:5 1 Kings 2:8). In Bahurim Jonathan and Ahimaaz, the native messengers of David, were concealed in a well by a loyal woman (2 Samuel 17:18). Azmaveth, one of David's heroes, was a of Bahurim. In 2 Samuel 23:31 we should read, as in 1 Chronicles 11:33,

Barahumite. W. Ewing

980. Bachurim -- "young men's village," a city in Benjamin
... "young men's village," a city in Benjamin. Transliteration: Bachurim Phonetic Spelling:
(bakh-oo-reem') Short Definition: Bahurim. Word Origin masc. pl. ... Bahurim. ...
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Nob. Bahurim.
... A Chorographical Century. Chapters 41-50 Chapter 44 Nob. Bahurim. That Nob
was placed in the land of Benjamin, not far from Jerusalem ...
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Concerning the Insurrection of Absalom against David and ...
... 4. When David was at Bahurim, a place so called, there came out a kinsman of Saul's,
whose name was Shimei, and threw stones at him, and gave him reproachful ...
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From the Talmud and Hebraica
... Ramathaim Zophim. Gibeah. Chapter 44 Nob. Bahurim. Chapter 45 Emmaus. Kiriath-jearim.
Chapter 46 The country of Jericho, and the situation of the City. ...
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Absalom the Ungrateful Son
... Then they both went away quickly and entered into the house of a man in Bahurim,
who had a well in his courtyard into which they descended. ...
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Bahurim (7 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BAHURIM. ... Azmaveth, one of David's heroes, was a of Bahurim.
In 2 Samuel 23:31 we should read, as in 1 Chronicles 11:33, Barahumite. ...
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Bahu'rim (6 Occurrences)
Bahu'rim. Bahurim, Bahu'rim. Bail . ... Bahu'rim (6 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 3:16
And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. ...
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Gera (9 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 16:5 When king David came to Bahurim, behold, a man of the family of the
house of Saul came out, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. ...
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Shim'ei (40 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 16:5 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out thence
a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of ...
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Shimei (43 Occurrences)
... (2.) A Benjamite of the house of Saul, who stoned and cursed David when he reached
Bahurim in his flight from Jerusalem on the occasion of the rebellion of ...
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Benjamite (15 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 19:16 Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite, who was of Bahurim, hurried
and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David. ...
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Benjaminite (9 Occurrences)
... (DBY WBS RSV). 2 Samuel 19:16 And Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjaminite, who was
of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David. ...
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Baharumite (1 Occurrence)
... BAHARUMITE; ?BARHUMITE. ba-ha'-rum-it; bar-hu'-mit (1 Chronicles 11:33 2 Samuel
23:31): A native of BAHURIM (which see). Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Reviling (47 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 16:5 And king David hath come in unto Bahurim, and lo, thence a man is
coming out, of the family of the house of Saul, and his name 'is' Shimei, son ...
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Curses (55 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 2 Samuel 16:5 And when King David came to Bahurim, a man of Saul's family
named Shimei, the son of Gera, came out from there, calling curses after him. ...
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