Bible Location

Kiriath-jearim

15 cross references · Modern-day map available

Kiriath-jearim was a town west of Jerusalem that became especially significant as the resting place of the ark before its transfer to Jerusalem. It is important because it connects the period of the judges and Samuel with David's later bringing of the ark into the city. First appears in Josh 9:17.1

Coordinates

31.77, 34.99

First appears

Josh 9:17

AI summary: Kiriath-jearim holds an important place in the history of worship because the ark remained there for a long period after its return from Philistine territory. That gives the town a quiet but substantial role in the transition between the older sanctuary world and David's Jerusalem-centered kingdom. When David later moves the ark, Kiriath-jearim becomes part of that story of liturgical and political re-centering. The cross references present it as a key stopping-place in the ark's history and in the development of Israel's worship life.1

Latitude

31.77

Longitude

34.99

Bible references

15