Where is Kiriathaim in the Bible?
Kiriathaim also referred to as Kerioth or "cities," was a city in Moab, east of the Dead Sea. It is first mentioned in Numbers 32:37 as one of the cities rebuilt by the Reubenites after the conquest of the region. Kiriathaim appears in 4 verses across 4 books of the Bible.
What happened at Kiriathaim?
Kiriathaim, also referred to as Kerioth or "cities," was a city in Moab, east of the Dead Sea. It is first mentioned in Numbers 32:37 as one of the cities rebuilt by the Reubenites after the conquest of the region. Joshua 13:19 confirms that Kiriathaim was allotted to the tribe of Reuben as part of their inheritance. However, the city later appears to have reverted to Moabite control, as the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel speak of God's judgment against Moab, specifically mentioning Kiriathaim (Jeremiah 48:1, 23; Ezk.25.9). The name "Kiriathaim" means "double city" or "two cities," possibly indicating that it consisted of two parts or was a significant city in the region. The exact location of Kiriathaim is uncertain, but it is believed to be near the modern-day town of Quraiyat in Jordan.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Kiriathaim appear in the Bible?
Kiriathaim is referenced in 4 verses across 4 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Ezekiel 25:9
- Jeremiah 48:23
- Joshua 13:19
- Numbers 32:37
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Kiriathaim.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Kiriathaim?
Kiriathaim appears in 4 verses across 4 books, most often in Ezekiel, which accounts for 1 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Kiriathaim?
Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Joshua, Numbers.
Where can I read every verse about Kiriathaim?
This page lists 4 of them. Protos carries all 4, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
