Strong’s H7157
קִרְיַת יְעָרִים
Part of speech
Proper Name Location
Transliteration
Qiryath Y`ariym
Pronunciation
keer-YAHT yeh-ah-REEM
Definition
Kiriath Jearim or Kiriath Arim
Meaning
Kirjath-Jearim, Kirjath-Arim
Usage
Kiriath Jearim means "City of Forests" or "City of Woods." It is a significant location in the biblical narrative, often associated with the Ark of the Covenant and the tribe of Judah.
Bible references
Joshua 9:17;Joshua 15:9;Joshua 15:60;Joshua 18:14;Joshua 18:15;Joshua 18:28;Judges 18:12;Judges 18:12;1 Samuel 6:21;1 Samuel 7:1;1 Samuel 7:2;1 Chronicles 2:50;1 Chronicles 2:52;1 Chronicles 2:53;1 Chronicles 13:5;1 Chronicles 13:6;2 Chronicles 1:4;Ezra 2:25;Nehemiah 7:29;Jeremiah 26:20