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The name reflects the agricultural richness of the region, with "Gath" referring to a winepress and "Rimmon" to the pomegranate, a fruit often symbolizing abundance and blessing in biblical literature.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Gath-rimmon is referenced in several passages within the Old Testament, primarily in the context of the allotment of land to the tribes of Israel. It is mentioned as a Levitical city, indicating its significance as a city designated for the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel.<br><br>1. <b><a href="/joshua/19-45.htm">Joshua 19:45</a> :</b> "Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon." This verse lists Gath-rimmon among the cities in the territory allotted to the tribe of Dan. The inclusion of Gath-rimmon in this list highlights its geographical and tribal significance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/joshua/21-24.htm">Joshua 21:24-25</a> :</b> "Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon—four cities, along with their pasturelands." Here, Gath-rimmon is mentioned as one of the cities given to the Levites from the tribe of Dan. The Levites were allocated specific cities and surrounding pasturelands as they did not receive a contiguous territory like the other tribes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-69.htm">1 Chronicles 6:69</a> :</b> "Aijalon and Gath-rimmon, with their pasturelands." This passage reiterates the allocation of Gath-rimmon to the Levites, underscoring its role as a Levitical city.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b> <br>Gath-rimmon was located in the region assigned to the tribe of Dan, which was situated in the western part of the land of Israel, near the Mediterranean coast. The exact location of Gath-rimmon is not definitively known today, but it is generally believed to have been in the vicinity of modern-day Tel Aviv or further inland.<br><br><b>Significance in Israelite Society:</b> <br>As a Levitical city, Gath-rimmon held religious and cultural importance. The Levites were responsible for religious duties, including teaching the Law and performing sacrifices. Cities like Gath-rimmon served as centers for these activities, ensuring that the spiritual needs of the Israelites were met across the land.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>The allocation of cities like Gath-rimmon to the Levites reflects the biblical principle of God's provision for those who serve Him. The Levites, who did not receive a large inheritance of land, were supported through these cities and their surrounding lands, allowing them to focus on their spiritual responsibilities. This arrangement underscores the importance of religious leadership and the community's role in supporting those dedicated to spiritual service.<br><br><b>Cultural and Symbolic Aspects:</b> <br>The name "Gath-rimmon" itself carries symbolic weight, with the imagery of a winepress and pomegranate evoking themes of fruitfulness and divine blessing. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, such symbols would resonate deeply, reminding the people of God's provision and the abundance of the Promised Land.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Gath-rimmon may not be as prominent as other biblical cities, its role as a Levitical city and its symbolic name contribute to our understanding of the social and religious fabric of ancient Israel. Through its mention in the Scriptures, Gath-rimmon serves as a testament to the careful organization and distribution of land among the tribes, as well as the special provision made for those who served in the temple and taught the Law.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Gath-Rimmon</span><p>the high wine-press<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Press of the pomegranate. <p>(1.) A Levitical city in the tribe of Dan (<a href="/joshua/19-45.htm">Joshua 19:45</a>; <a href="/joshua/21-24.htm">21:24</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/6-69.htm">1 Chronicles 6:69</a>).<p>(2.) Another city of the same name in Manasseh, west of the Jordan (<a href="/joshua/21-25.htm">Joshua 21:25</a>), called also Bileam (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-70.htm">1 Chronicles 6:70</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">GATH-RIMMON</span><p>(1) A city in the territory of Dan named with Bene-berak and Me-jarkon, in the plain not far from Joppa (<a href="/joshua/19-45.htm">Joshua 19:45</a>), assigned to the Kohathite Levites (<a href="/joshua/21-24.htm">Joshua 21:24</a>), reckoned to Ephraim in <a href="/1_chronicles/6-69.htm">1 Chronicles 6:69</a>. Eusebius, Onomasticon locates it 12 miles from Eleutheropolis on the way to Diospolis. This, however, is too far to the South. More probably it is identical with the "Gath" which Eusebius, Onomasticon places between Antipatris and Jamnia. It is not identified.<br><br>(2) A town in the territory of Manasseh, West of Jordan, given to the Levites (<a href="/joshua/21-25.htm">Joshua 21:25</a>). There is nothing to indicate the position of the place, and there is much confusion in the writing of the name: Septuagint Codex Alexandrinus, "Baithsa"; Codex Vaticanus, "Jebatha." In <a href="/1_chronicles/6-70.htm">1 Chronicles 6:70</a> it is replaced by "Bileam," i.e. IBLEAM (which see).<br><br>W. Ewing<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1667.htm"><span class="l">1667. <b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b> -- "wine press of a pomegranate," two places in <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b>. 1666, 1667. <b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b>. 1668 . "wine press of a pomegranate,"<br> two places in Palestine. Transliteration: <b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1667.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/gathrimmon.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gathrimmon</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>GATH</b>-<b>RIMMON</b>. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Gathrimmon</b><br> (4 Occurrences). Joshua 19:45 And Jehud, and Beneberak, and <b>Gathrimmon</b>, (KJV) <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gathrimmon.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gath-rimmon.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b>. <b>Gathrimmon</b>, <b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b>. Gath-rim'mon . Easton's Bible Dictionary <b>...</b> <br><b>Gathrimmon</b>, <b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b>. Gath-rim'mon . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gath-rimmon.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gath-rim'mon.htm"><span class="l">Gath-rim'mon (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Gath-rim'mon. <b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b>, Gath-rim'mon. Gaudy . <b>...</b> Gath-rim'mon (4 Occurrences).<br> Joshua 19:45 and Jehud, and Bene-berak, and <b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b>; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gath-rim'mon.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pasturelands.htm"><span class="l">Pasturelands (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> suburbs; four cities. (See NIV). Joshua 21:24 Aijalon with its suburbs, <b>Gath</b><br><b>Rimmon</b> with its suburbs; four cities. (See NIV). Joshua 21 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pasturelands.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rimmon.htm"><span class="l">Rimmon (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). Joshua 19:45 Jehud, Bene Berak, <b>Gath</b><br><b>Rimmon</b>, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Joshua <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rimmon.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gath.htm"><span class="l">Gath (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV). Joshua 19:45 Jehud, Bene Berak, <b>Gath</b><b>Rimmon</b>,<br> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Joshua <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gath.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/suburbs.htm"><span class="l">Suburbs (75 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> DBY WBS YLT). Joshua 21:24 Aijalon with its suburbs, <b>Gath</b><b>Rimmon</b> with its<br> suburbs; four cities. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Joshua 21 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/suburbs.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/grass-lands.htm"><span class="l">Grass-lands (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> grass-lands; (BBE). Joshua 21:24 Aijalon and <b>Gath</b>-<b>rimmon</b> with their<br> grass-lands, four towns. (BBE). Joshua 21:25 And from the half <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/grass-lands.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ai'jalon.htm"><span class="l">Ai'jalon (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Joshua 19:42 Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, (See RSV). Joshua 21:24 Aijalon with its<br> suburbs, <b>Gath</b><b>Rimmon</b> with its suburbs; four cities. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ai'jalon.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aijalon.htm"><span class="l">Aijalon (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Joshua 19:42 Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, (WEB JPS ASV BBE YLT NAS NIV). Joshua<br> 21:24 Aijalon with its suburbs, <b>Gath</b><b>Rimmon</b> with its suburbs; four cities. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aijalon.htm - 11k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/emerods.html">What were the emerods God afflicted the Philistines with in 1 Samuel 5? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jonah-Tarshish-Nineveh.html">Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Philistines.html">Who were the Philistines? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Gath-rimmon (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-45.htm">Joshua 19:45</a></span><br />and Jehud, and Bene-berak, and <span class="boldtext">Gath-rimmon</span>, <br /><span class="source">(ASV BBE DBY JPS WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/21-24.htm">Joshua 21:24</a></span><br />Aijalon with its suburbs, <span class="boldtext">Gath-rimmon</span> with its suburbs; four cities. <br /><span class="source">(ASV BBE DBY JPS WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/21-25.htm">Joshua 21:25</a></span><br />And out of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Taanach with its suburbs, and <span class="boldtext">Gath-rimmon</span> with its suburbs; two cities. <br /><span class="source">(ASV BBE DBY JPS WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-69.htm">1 Chronicles 6:69</a></span><br />and Aijalon with its suburbs, and <span class="boldtext">Gath-rimmon</span> with its suburbs; <br /><span class="source">(ASV BBE DBY JPS WBS YLT NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/gath-rimmon.htm">Gath-Rimmon</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/g/gath-rimmon--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_manasseh.htm">Gath-Rimmon: A City of the Tribe of Manasseh</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/g/gath-rimmon--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_manasseh--also_called_bileam.htm">Gath-Rimmon: A City of the Tribe of Manasseh: Also Called Bileam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/g/gath-rimmon--a_levitical_city_of_the_tribe_of_dan.htm">Gath-Rimmon: A Levitical City of the Tribe of Dan</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gath-rimmon.htm">Gath-rimmon (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gaudy.htm">Gaudy (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/gathrimmon.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Gathrimmon"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Gathrimmon" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/g/gath-rim'mon.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Gath-rim'mon"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Gath-rim'mon" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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