Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Jearim" is derived from the Hebrew word "יְעָרִים" (Ye'arim), which means "forests" or "woods." This name reflects the geographical and topographical features of the area associated with Jearim.

Biblical References:
Jearim is primarily mentioned in the context of the biblical location Kiriath Jearim, which is a significant site in the history of Israel. Kiriath Jearim, meaning "City of Forests," is referenced in several passages of the Old Testament.

1. Kiriath Jearim:
· Joshua 9:17 : "So the Israelites set out and on the third day came to their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim."
· 1 Samuel 7:1-2 : "Then the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took the ark of the LORD. They brought it into the house of Abinadab on the hill and consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. And it was a long time, some twenty years in all, that the ark remained at Kiriath Jearim, and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD."

2. Role in the Ark Narrative:
Kiriath Jearim plays a crucial role in the narrative of the Ark of the Covenant. After the Philistines returned the Ark to Israel, it was brought to Kiriath Jearim and remained there for twenty years before King David moved it to Jerusalem. This period marks a time of spiritual renewal and longing for the presence of God among the Israelites.

3. Geographical Significance:
Kiriath Jearim is located in the tribal territory of Judah, near the border with Benjamin. It served as a strategic location due to its proximity to Jerusalem and its position along important trade and military routes. The city's association with forests suggests a lush, wooded environment, which may have contributed to its name.

4. Historical and Archaeological Insights:
Archaeological excavations in the area believed to be Kiriath Jearim have uncovered evidence of ancient settlements, fortifications, and religious activity. These findings provide insight into the city's historical significance and its role in the broader narrative of Israel's history.

5. Prophetic and Symbolic Associations:
In the prophetic literature, Kiriath Jearim is sometimes mentioned in the context of Israel's spiritual journey and the nation's relationship with God. The city's history with the Ark symbolizes the presence and holiness of God, as well as the need for reverence and obedience to His commandments.

Theological Implications:
Jearim, through its association with Kiriath Jearim, serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of His presence among His people. The narrative of the Ark at Kiriath Jearim underscores themes of repentance, worship, and the centrality of God's covenant with Israel. The city's role in biblical history highlights the need for spiritual renewal and the pursuit of God's presence in the life of the believer.Jearim

a leap; woods

Jearim

(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.

Forests, a mountain on the border of Judah (Joshua 15:10). JEARIM, MOUNT

je'-a-rim, je-a'-rim (har-ye`arim): A mountain by the side of which passed the border of Judah (Joshua 15:10). It is mentioned here only, and is identical with CHESALON (which see).

8126. Shumathi -- a family of Kiriath-jearim
... 8125, 8126. Shumathi. 8127 . a family of Kiriath-jearim. Transliteration: Shumathi
Phonetic Spelling: (shoo-maw-thee') Short Definition: Shumathites. ...
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7154. Qiryath Baal -- "city of Baal," another name for Kiriath ...
... "city of Baal," another name for Kiriath-jearim. Transliteration: Qiryath Baal Phonetic
Spelling: (keer-yath' bah'-al) Short Definition: Kiriath-baal. ...
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4954. Mishrai -- a family of Kiriath-jearim
... 4953, 4954. Mishrai. 4955 . a family of Kiriath-jearim. Transliteration: Mishrai
Phonetic Spelling: (mish-raw-ee') Short Definition: Mishraites. ...
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7157. Qiryath Yearim -- "city of forests," a city given to Judah ...
... given to Judah, then to Benjamin. Transliteration: Qiryath Yearim or Qiryath Arim
Phonetic Spelling: (keer-yath' yeh-aw-reem') Short Definition: Kiriath-jearim. ...
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3297. Yearim -- a mountain in Palestine
... Yearim. 3298 . a mountain in Palestine. Transliteration: Yearim Phonetic Spelling:
(yeh-aw-reem') Short Definition: Jearim. ... NASB Word Usage Jearim (1). Jearim. ...
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Emmaus. Kiriath-Jearim.
... A Chorographical Century. Chapters 41-50 Chapter 45 Emmaus. Kiriath-jearim.
"From Beth-horon to Emmaus it was hilly.""It was sixty ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 45 emmaus kiriath-jearim.htm

Repentance and victory
... THE FIRST BOOK OF SAMUEL REPENTANCE AND VICTORY. 'And the men of Kirjath-jearim
came, and fetched up the ark of the Lord, and brought it into the house of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/repentance and victory.htm

Three Decisive Steps
... At the [37]Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. On Lord's-day Evening, March 8th,
1891. "And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjath-jearim, that the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/three decisive steps.htm

From the Talmud and Hebraica
... Chapter 44 Nob. Bahurim. Chapter 45 Emmaus. Kiriath-jearim. Chapter 46 The country
of Jericho, and the situation of the City. Chapter 47 Jericho itself. ...
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The King --Continued.
... Who is able to stand before this holy Lord God, and to whom shall He go up from
us?" It had been removed to the forest seclusion of Kirjath-jearim (the city of ...
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The Image of Self.
... There is one more! "Whose is this image?" It is that of David bringing the ark
from Kirjath-jearim, and playing his harp and dancing before it. ...
/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/lx the image of self.htm

Importance of Small Things in Religion
... The ark was then removed to Kirjath-jearim, and taken into the house of Abinadab,
where it was preserved till the days of David, who desired to bring it up to ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/importance of small things in.htm

Religious Zeal.
... One of the first things he did after he was anointed King over Israel, was to go
to Kirjath-jearim, and bring up thence the ark of God from the house of ...
/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/lxv religious zeal.htm

Nathan Reproving the King.
... He had brought the ark from Kirjath-jearim, and placed it in the tabernacle prepared
for it at Jerusalem, and he now reigned over all the people of Israel and ...
/.../anonymous/mother stories from the old testament/nathan reproving the king.htm

Every Inch a King.
... It had been in the house of Abinadab in Kirjath-Jearim for seventy years, ever
since it was sent home by the Philistines who captured it. ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxiii every inch a.htm

Jearim (19 Occurrences)
... Forests, a mountain on the border of Judah (Joshua 15:10). Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. JEARIM, MOUNT. ... Multi-Version Concordance Jearim (19 Occurrences). ...
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Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences)
Kirjath-jearim. Kirjathjearim, Kirjath-jearim. Kirjathsannah . ... "Wood" is here
the rendering of the Hebrew word jaar, which is the singular of jearim. ...
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Kiriath-jearim (17 Occurrences)
Kiriath-jearim. Kiriathjearim, Kiriath-jearim. Kir'iath-je'arim .
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia KIRIATH-JEARIM. kir-i ...
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Kirjah-jearim (1 Occurrence)
Kirjah-jearim. Kirioth, Kirjah-jearim. Kirjath . Multi-Version
Concordance Kirjah-jearim (1 Occurrence). Joshua 18:15 ...
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Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences)
Kir'iath-je'arim. Kiriath-jearim, Kir'iath-je'arim. Kiriathsannah . ... Now their
cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. (See RSV). ...
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Kiriath (34 Occurrences)
... It is, however, generally thought that Kiriath here stands for KIRIATH-JEARIM (which
see). See PEF, III, 132, Sh XVII. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Abinadab (12 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Father of nobleness; ie, "noble.". (1.) A Levite of
Kirjath-jearim, in whose house the ark of the covenant was deposited after having ...
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Mahaneh-dan (2 Occurrences)
... Judges 18:12 = "camp of Dan" 13:25 (RV, "Mahaneh-dan"), a place behind (ie, west
of) Kirjath-jearim, where the six hundred Danites from Zorah and Eshtaol ...
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Kiriathjearim
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia KIRIATH-JEARIM. kir-i-ath je'-a-rim, kir-i-ath
je-a'-rim (qiryath-ye`-arim, "city of thickets"; Septuagint ...
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Baalah (5 Occurrences)
... Now Khurbet Zebalah. (2.) A city on the northern border of the tribe of Judah (Joshua
15:10), called also Kirjath-jearim, qv (15:9; 1 Chronicles 13:6), now ...
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