Meaning
Bahurim is a place near Jerusalem associated with events during David’s flight from Absalom.
Biblical Usage
Bahurim appears in accounts involving David’s household and the conflicts during his reign. Phaltiel accompanies Michal as she is returned to David, and the account mentions Bahurim during their journey.
During Absalom’s rebellion, Shimei comes out from Bahurim and curses David. Later, Jonathan and Ahimaaz flee to a house at Bahurim while carrying information for David. The exact modern identification of the site is uncertain. <Cite refs={[“turn894370search5”]}/>
Key References
- 2 Samuel 3:16 — Records Phaltiel following Michal as far as Bahurim.
- 2 Samuel 16:5-8 — Shimei comes from Bahurim and curses David.
- 2 Samuel 17:18-20 — Jonathan and Ahimaaz hide in a house at Bahurim.
- 2 Samuel 19:16 — Shimei, identified as a Benjamite from Bahurim, meets David as he returns.
- 1 Kings 2:8 — David refers to Shimei, a Benjamite of Bahurim, in his instructions to Solomon.
Related Terms
- Jerusalem — The city from which David fled during Absalom’s rebellion.
- David — King of Israel during the events recorded at Bahurim.
- Shimei — The man who cursed David as he fled.
- Absalom — David’s son who rebelled against him.