Where is Bahurim in the Bible?

What happened at Bahurim?

Bahurim, also spelled Baharum, was a village located near Jerusalem, likely within the territory of Benjamin. It is mentioned several times in the Bible, primarily in connection with events during the reign of King David. In 2Sa.3.16, Bahurim is mentioned as the place where Michal, David's wife, was returned to him by her husband Paltiel, as ordered by David. Later, when David was fleeing from his son Absalom, Shimei, a member of Saul's clan from Bahurim, cursed and threw stones at David and his men (2Sa.16.5). However, when David returned to Jerusalem after Absalom's defeat, Shimei met him at the Jordan River and apologized for his actions (2Sa.19.16; 1Ki.2.8). Bahurim is also mentioned as the hometown of Azmaveth, one of David's mighty men (2Sa.23.31; 1Ch.11.33). Additionally, Jonathan and Ahimaaz, the sons of the priests Abiathar and Zadok, hid in a well at Bahurim to avoid being captured by Absalom's men while relaying information to David (2Sa.17.18).

Where does Bahurim appear in the Bible?

Bahurim is referenced in 5 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Kings 2:8
• 2 Samuel 3:16
• 2 Samuel 16:5
• 2 Samuel 17:18
• 2 Samuel 19:16

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Bahurim.