City of Reuben on the east of the Jordan, famous for its vines. Joshua 13:19; Isaiah 16:8,9; Jeremiah 48:32 . It is called SHEBAM in Numbers 32:3 , and SHIBMAH in Numbers 32:38 . Identified by some with Sumia , 31 49' N, 35 46' E , where there are ancient rock-cut wine presses.
Originally published with the title A New and Concise Bible Dictionary by George Morrish (London), the Morrish Bible Dictionary is more than a dictionary of Bible words.Wikipedia
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