Lexical Definition
טֶלֶם Ṭelem (teh'-lem) Telem N:N--L
from an unused root meaning to break up or treat violently; oppression
Telem.
- § Telem = "oppression"
- Telem, the name of a place in Idumaea, also of a temple doorkeeper
n pr m
1) a gatekeeper among the returning exiles in the time of Ezra
n pr loc
2) one of the cities in the extreme south of Judah in the Negeb
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וָטֶ֖לֶם | and Telem | Josh.15.24 |
Extended Information
- one of the cities in the extreme south of Judah in the Negeb
Brown-Driver-Briggs
טֶ֫לֶם proper name, of a location or person
1. location in the Negeb of Judah, Josh 15:24 = טלאים 1Sam 15:4, read perhaps טֵלָאם We Dr. We reads טֵלָם also for חוילה 1Sam 15:7, compare Dr.
2. person one of the porters Ezra 10:24.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 15:24 |
| 1 Samuel | 15:4 · 15:7 |
| Ezra | 10:24 |
Profile
Telem • Town in the Negev region of Judah
Telem, a town in the Negev region of Judah, allotted to the tribe of Judah (Josh. 15:24).
- A location near Beersheba בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע only mentioned at Jos.15.24;
- only referred to as Telem טֶלֶם.
Telem is mentioned in Joshua 15:24 as one of the towns in the Negev region of Judah, allotted to the tribe of Judah during the division of the Promised Land. It is listed among other towns such as Ziph, Bealoth, and Hazor-hadattah. The Negev was the southern desert region of Judah, known for its arid climate and sparse vegetation. The exact location of Telem is unknown, and no further information about this town is provided in the Bible. Its mention in the list of Judah's towns suggests that it was a small settlement in the southern part of the tribe's territory.
All entries for Telem: טֶלֶם