Elevation, probably the same as Arumah (Judg. 9:41; 2 Kings 23:36), near Shechem. Others identify it with Tell Rumeh, in Galilee, about 6 miles north of Nazareth.
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Rumah
Name meaning: exalted; sublime; rejected (Hitchcock)
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Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(high), mentioned once only— (2 Kings 23:36) It has been conjectured to be the same place as Arumah. (Judges 9:41) which was apparently near Shechem. It is more probable that it is identical with Dumah. (Joshua 15:52)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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