Rimmon

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Rammun, Ancient Rimmon
1. City in Judah, but allotted to Simeon (Josh. 15:32; 1 Chron. 4:32; Zech. 14:10). It is called REMMON in Joshua 19:7. Probably the same as EN-RIMMON.
2. Rock or cleft in Benjamin, where six hundred Benjamites took refuge (Judg. 20:45-47; Judg. 21:13). Identified with Rummon, 31° 56' N, 35° 17' E.
3. Merarite city in Zebulun (1 Chron. 6:77). Identified with Remmaneh, 32° 47' N, 35° 18' E. See DIMNAH.
4. Father of Rechab and Baanah who slew Ish-bosheth (2 Sam. 4:2-9).
5. Syrian idol at Damascus (2 Kings 5:18).