Bahurim

First named: 2 Samuel 3:16

Town Canaan Israel United Monarchy

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A Benjaminite town where Shimei cursed and threw stones at David as he fled Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 16:5-13), and where a woman hid David's spies Ahimaaz and Jonathan in a well to save them from Absalom's search party (2 Samuel 17:18-20).

References: 2 Samuel 3:16; 2 Samuel 16:5-13; 2 Samuel 17:18-20

People connected to Bahurim

Ahimaaz (M) — hid in a well in this town from Absalom's pursuers while carrying word to David
2 Samuel 17:17-20
Palti (M) — followed his wife Michal weeping as far as this town when David reclaimed her
2 Samuel 3:15-16
Shimei (M) — cursed and threw stones at David as he passed through here in flight
2 Samuel 16:5-13

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