Encyclopedia entry
Sirah
Retiring, a well from which Joab’s messenger brought back Abner (2 Sam. 3:26). It is now called ‘Ain Sarah, and is situated about a mile from Hebron, on the road to the north.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(the turning), The well of, from which Abner was recalled by Joab to his death at Hebron. (2 Samuel 3:26) only. It was apparently on the northern road from Hebron. There is a spring and reservoir on the western side of the ancient northern road, about one mile out of Hebron, which is called Ain Sara.
In the Bible
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Verses where Sirah is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 2 Samuel 3:26
As soon as Joab had left David, he sent messengers after Abner, who brought him back from the well of Sirah. But David was unaware of it.
Scripture on Sirah
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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