Lehi (Bible)

Lehi, also known as Ramath Lehi,^[1] is a place mentioned in the Bible.

History

The Book of Judges relates that Lehi was the site of an encampment by a Philistine army,^[2] and the subsequent engagement with the Israelite leader Samson.^[3] This encounters is famous for Samsons' use of a donkey's jawbone as a club,^[4] and the name Ramath Lehi means Jawbone Hill.^[5]

During the Israelite Monarchy Lehi was the site of another battle between Israel and Philistine forces. Here the text relates that Shammah the Hararite, (one of David's Mighty Warriors)^[6] held his ground in a field of lentils, when the Israelites retreated.^[7]

Location

The exact site of Lehi is unknown, but was within the territory of Judah.^[8]

References

^ Judges 15:17.
^ Judges 15:9.
^ Judges 15:15.
^ Comay, Joan; Brownrigg, Ronald (1993). Who's Who in the Bible: The Old Testament and the Apocrypha, The New Testament. New York: Wing Books. pp. Old Testament, 316–317.
^ Judges 15:17
^ 2 Samuel 23.
^ 2 Samuel 23:11-12.
^ Judges 15:9.

[1] Judges 15:17.

[2] Judges 15:9.

[3] Judges 15:15.

[4] Comay, Joan; Brownrigg, Ronald (1993). Who's Who in the Bible: The Old Testament and the Apocrypha, The New Testament. New York: Wing Books. pp. Old Testament, 316–317.

[5] Judges 15:17

[6] 2 Samuel 23.

[7] 2 Samuel 23:11-12.

[8] Judges 15:9.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]