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in the battle of Gob (2 Samuel 21:18; R.V., “Sibbechai”). Called also Mebunnai (23:27).
•SIBMAH coolness; fragrance, a town in Reuben, in the territory of Moab, on the east of Jordan (Joshua 13:19); called also Shebam and Shibmah (Numbers 32:3, 38). It was famous for its vines (Isaiah 16:9; Jeremiah 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.
•SICHEM =She’chem, (q.v.), Genesis 12:6.