Betharam, also known as Beth-haram, is a location mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is situated in the territory allotted to the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name "Betharam" means "house of the height" or "house of the exalted," reflecting its geographical or spiritual significance.

Biblical References:

Betharam is specifically mentioned in the Book of Joshua as part of the land given to the tribe of Gad. In Joshua 13:27 , it is listed among the cities in the valley: "and in the valley: Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon—the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, with the Jordan as its border, to the lower end of the Sea of Chinnereth on the east side of the Jordan."

Historical and Geographical Context:

Betharam was located east of the Jordan River, in the region known as the Transjordan. This area was significant for the Israelites as it was part of the land conquered under the leadership of Moses and later distributed by Joshua. The territory of Gad, including Betharam, was known for its fertile land and strategic location, which provided both agricultural benefits and military advantages.

The city is believed to have been situated near the modern-day site of Tell er-Rameh, although exact identification remains a subject of archaeological and scholarly investigation. Its proximity to the Jordan River would have made it an important site for trade and communication.

Cultural and Theological Significance:

Betharam's inclusion in the tribal allotments underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The division of the land among the tribes of Israel was a pivotal moment in the establishment of the nation of Israel, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the realization of the covenant.

The city, like others in the region, would have been a center for the community life of the Gadites, contributing to their identity and cohesion as a tribe. The mention of Betharam in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the historical roots of the Israelites and their connection to the land given to them by divine mandate.

Related Entries:

· Gad, Tribe of: One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe settled in the fertile lands east of the Jordan River.
· Transjordan: The region east of the Jordan River, encompassing the territories of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. It played a crucial role in the early history of Israel.
· Joshua, Book of: The sixth book of the Old Testament, detailing the conquest of Canaan and the distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel.

Betharam's mention in the biblical text, though brief, contributes to the broader narrative of Israel's settlement in the Promised Land and the unfolding of God's plan for His chosen people.Betharam

(house of the height), accurately BETH-HARAM, one of the towns of Gad on the east of Jordan, described as in "the valley," (Joshua 13:27) and no doubt the same place as that named BETH-HARAN in (Numbers 32:36)

House of the height; i.e., "mountain-house", one of the towns of Gad, 3 miles east of Jordan, opposite Jericho (Joshua 13:27). Probably the same as Beth-haran in Numbers 32:36. It was called by king Herod, Julias, or Livias, after Livia, the wife of Augustus. It is now called Beit-haran. BETHARAM

beth-a'-ram (beth haram).

See BETH-HARAM.

Betharam (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BETHARAM. beth-a'-ram (beth haram). See
BETH-HARAM. Multi-Version Concordance Betharam (1 Occurrence). ...
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Beth-arabah (4 Occurrences)
Beth-arabah. Betharabah, Beth-arabah. Betharam . Easton's Bible Dictionary ...
Betharabah, Beth-arabah. Betharam . Reference Bible.
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Bethnimrah (2 Occurrences)
... (KJV). Joshua 13:27 And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and
Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border ...
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Beth-aram (1 Occurrence)
Beth-aram. Betharam, Beth-aram. Betharbel . Easton's Bible Dictionary ... (WBS
YLT). Betharam, Beth-aram. Betharbel . Reference Bible.
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Edge (150 Occurrences)
... Joshua 13:27 And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon,
the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border ...
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Border (233 Occurrences)
... Joshua 13:27 And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon,
the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border ...
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