Smith's Bible Dictionary Kirjathsepher(city of books). (Joshua 15:15,16; Judges 1:11,12) [DEBIR] Easton's Bible Dictionary City of books, Joshua 15:15; same as Kirjath-sannah (q.v.), now represented by the valley of ed-Dhaberiyeh, south-west 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 bricks. Library Letter Lxvi. To Pammachius. Thesaurus Kirjathsepher (4 Occurrences)...Kirjathsepher (4 Occurrences). Joshua 15:15 And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher. (KJV). ... /k/kirjathsepher.htm - 8k Smiteth (156 Occurrences) Kirjath-sepher (4 Occurrences) Kirjath-sephar (1 Occurrence) Thence (152 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible ThesuarusConcordance Kirjathsepher (4 Occurrences)Joshua 15:15 Joshua 15:16 Judges 1:11 Judges 1:12 Subtopics Related Terms |