Summary

Bahurim is a city in the tribal territory of Binyamin. 

Currently identified with Ras Tammim, next to A-Tur (Michael Avi-Yonah).

  • When Michal bat Shaul was to be returned to King David, Paltiel walked tearfully with her until the reached Bahurim, at which point he had to turn back (II Samuel 3, 16).
  • Shimi ben Gera set out from Bahurim cursing and throwing stones at David (II Samuel 16, 5; I Kings 2, 8).
  • Yehonatan and Ahimaatz hid inside a well at Bahurim while on their espionage mission to report to David about Ahitophel's counsel to Avshalom (II Samuel 17, 18).
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