Bible Location

Shebarim

Meaning: breakings; hopes · 1 cross reference · Modern-day map available

Shebarim was the place on the slope below Ai where Israel first fled in defeat. It is important because it belongs to the sobering transition from initial confidence to exposed sin in Joshua. First appears in Josh 7:5.1

Place meaning

breakings; hopes

Coordinates

31.92, 35.26

First appears

Josh 7:5

AI summary: Shebarim matters because early failure in the land is traced through a real place of breaking and retreat. The site belongs to the narrative of hidden sin, defeat, and eventual restoration.1

Place meaning

breakings; hopes

Latitude

31.92

Longitude

35.26

Bible references

1