Gareb

Gareb in the Topics

Scabby; itch. (1.) One of David’s warriors (2 Sam 23:38), an Ithrite.

(2.) A hill near Jerusalem (Jer 31:39), probably the hill of lepers, and consequently a place outside the boundary of the city.

Named in the Bible

3 verses

  • 2 Samuel 23:38 Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,
  • 1 Chronicles 11:40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
  • Jeremiah 31:39 And the measuring line shall yet go forth over against it upon the hill Gareb, and shall compass about to Goath.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897), by Matthew George Easton.