Sibmah
SIBMAH
A city of Reuben, Num 32:28 ; Jos 13:19 ; Isa 16:8,9, speaks of the vines of Sibmah, which were cut down by the enemies of the Moabites; for that people had taken the city of Sibmah, Jer 48:32, and other cities of Reuben, after this tribe had been carried into captivity by Tiglath-pileser, 2Ki 15:29 ; 1Ch 5:26 . Jerome says that between Hesbon and Sibmah there was hardly the distance of five hundred paces.
Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
Sibmah
(Heb. Sibmah’, , coolness, or fragrance [Gesenius]. balsam place [Furst]; Sept. v.r. in Jeremiah], etc.; A.V.; Shibmah in Num 32:38), one of the places on the east, of Jordan which were taken possession of by the tribe of Reuben (Num 32:38) and rebuilt by them (Jos 13:19). It is probably the same with Shebam (i.e. Sebam), named in the parallel list (Num 32:3). It originally belonged to that section of the territory of Moab which was captured by the Amorites under Sihon (Num 21:26). From the Amorites Moses took it, and gave it to the children of Reuben (Num 32:1 sq.). Sibmah is grouped with Heshbon and Nebo, and must, consequently, have stood near the western brow of the plateau, east of the Dead Sea. Like most of the Transjordanic places, Sibmah disappears from view during the main part of the Jewish history. We, however, gain a parting glimpse of it in the lament over Moab pronounced by Isaiah and by Jeremiah (Isa 16:8-9; Jer 48:32). It was then, famed for the abundance and excellence of its grapes. They must have been. remarkably good to have been thought worthy of notice by those who, like Isaiah and Jeremiah, lived close to and were familiar with the renowned vineyards of Sorek (Isa 5:2, where choicest vine is vine of Sorek) Its vineyards were devastated, and the town doubtless destroyed by the lords of the heathen, who at some time unknown appear to have laid waste the whole of that once smiling and fertile district. It will be observed that these prophets speak of the city as belonging to Moabs whereas in the books of Numbers and Joshuait is enumerated among the cities of Reuben. The reason is, on the captivity of the Transjordanic tribes by the Assyrians, the Mqabites returned to their ancient possessions and reoccupied their ancient cities, and among them Sibmah. SEE MOAB.
Sibmah seems to have been known to Eusebius (Onomast. s.v. Sabama), and Jerome (Comnment. in Isaiam, lib. 5) states that it was hardly 500 paces distant from Heshbon. He also speaks of it as one of the very strong cities (urbes validissimoe) of that region. From the way in which it is grouped in the Bible, it seems to have been on the south or southwest of Heshbon; but even the minute researches of De Saulcy, in his recent tour through that country, have failed to discover a trace of it. There are several nameless ruins mentioned by him and noted in his map, one or other of which may mark the site (Voyage en Terre Sainte. 1, 277 sq.), especially es-Sameh, or es-Samik, a ruined village near Hesban, on the north east. It is interesting to observe, however, that around Heshbon he found traces of the vineyards for which the region was once celebrated;. and that from the lips of the Bedawin both he and Tristram (Land of Israel, p. 535) heard the name Neba given to a mountain peak a short distance southwest of Heshbon. SEE NEBO.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Sibmah
coolness; fragrance, a town in Reuben, in the territory of Moab, on the east of Jordan (Josh. 13:19); called also Shebam and Shibmah (Num. 32:3, 38). It was famous for its vines (Isa. 16:9; Jer. 48:32). It has been identified with the ruin of Sumieh, where there are rock-cut wine-presses. This fact explains the words of the prophets referred to above. It was about 5 miles east of Heshbon.
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Sibmah (1)
A town of Reuben, E. of Jordan (Jos 13:19). (See SHIBMAH.) In Moab’s hands afterward it was famed for its grapes (Isa 16:7-9). Jer 48:32, “thy plants are gone over the sea,” i.e. shall be transported beyond sea to Cyprus and lands subject to Babylon; or else “they wandered through the wilderness, they are gone over the Dead Sea,” in wild luxuriance overrunning the wilderness round Moab and spreading round the sea so as to reach beyond to the other side. Sibmah was near Heshbon; “the lords of the pagan,” the Assyrian princes invading Moab, destroyed all the luxuriant vines.
Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Sibmah (2)
(See SHIBMAH.)
Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Sibmah
SIBMAH.See Sebam.
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Sibmah
sibma. See SEBAM.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Sibmah
[Sib’mah]
City of Reuben on the east of the Jordan, famous for its vines. Jos 13:19; Isa 16:8-9; Jer 48:32. It is called SHEBAM in Num 32:3, and SHIBMAH in Num 32:38. Identified by some with Sumia , 31 49′ N, 35 46′ E, where there are ancient rock-cut wine presses.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Sibmah
H7643
A city of Reuben
Jos 13:19; Isa 16:8-9; Jer 48:32
Apparently called Shebam
Num 32:3
Apparently called Shibmah
Num 32:38
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Sibmah
Sib’mah. See Shebam.