What is…
Kirjath-sepher
Meaning: city of books
also known as: Kirjath-sannah and Debir
This city is mentioned in Joshua 15:15, and is the same as Kirjath-sannah, now represented by the valley of ed-Dhaberiyeh, southwest of Hebron.
The name of this town is an evidence that the Canaanites were acquainted with writing and books.
“The town probably contained a noted school, or was the site of an oracle and the residence of some learned priest.”
The “books” were probably engraved stones or clay bricks.
ALSO SEE
- About WRITING in Biblical times
- What are Canaanites?
- Who and what is Canaan?
- What is Kirjath-sannah?
- What is Debir?
- What are the CITIES of the Bible? Names, descriptions, locations and types
Article Version: July 14, 2021