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Charashim, craftsmen

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(ravine of craftsmen). Where Joab’s ancestors lived (1 Chron. 4:14¹⁴And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. (1 Chronicles 4:14)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

“Craftsmen,” as in the margin (1 Chron. 4:14¹⁴And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. (1 Chronicles 4:14): Compare Neh. 11:35³⁵Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen. (Nehemiah 11:35)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

2798 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Charashiym

Phonic:

khar-aw-sheem’

Meaning:

plural of 2796; mechanics, the name of a valley in Jerusalem

KJV Usage:

Charashim, craftsmen

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

craftsmen

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Of the magicians; craftsmen:―a place founded by Joab, 1 Chron. 4:14. {Magorum}