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Misrephoth-Maim
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miz - rḗ - fōth - mā´im ( מים משׂרפות , misrephōth mayim ; Septuagint Μασερών , Maserṓn , Μασερὲθ Μεμφωμαίμ , Maseréth Memphōmaı́m ): A place to which Joshua chased the various tribes, which were confederated under Jabin, after their defeat at the waters of Merom ( Joshua 11:8 ). It follows the mention of great Sidon, as though it was a place in the same region but farther from the point of departure. In Joshua 13:6 , it is also mentioned in connection with the Sidonians, as though it was included in their territory, so it must have been in the coast district, or Phoenicia, which was in that period dominated by Sidon. The Canaanites who were among the tribes forming the hosts of Jabin would naturally seek refuge among their brethren in Sidon and its territory. They fled across the hill country which lies between the waters of Merom and the coast, but as Sidon is situated considerably to the North of Merom, some would seek the coast by a more southerly route, and we may look for Misrephoth-maim there. Dr. Thomson (LB , II, 266-67, edition 1882) locates it at Ras el -Musheirifeh , some 13 miles South of Tyre, where there was a stronghold, and where the fugitives might find refuge (see LADDER OF TYRE ). Though the name hardly suggests Misrephoth-maim, the identification may be accepted until some better one is found.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Misrephoth-Maim'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/m/misrephoth-maim.html. 1915.
