Bible Dictionary
Sirah
Sirah was a well near Hebron from which Joab’s messenger brought Abner back to Jerusalem, leading to Abner’s death. It was apparently located on the northern road from Hebron.
Definition
Sirah was a well near Hebron from which Joab’s messenger brought Abner back to Jerusalem. Abner was subsequently killed at Hebron.
Biblical Usage
Sirah appears in the account of Joab’s recall of Abner, which led to Abner’s return and death.
Historical Background
The well was apparently on the northern road from Hebron. It has been identified with Ain Sarah, a spring and reservoir about one mile from Hebron.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Retiring, a well from which Joab’s messenger brought back Abner (2 Sam. 3:26). It is now called ‘Ain Sarah, and is situated about a mile from Hebron, on the road to the north.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the turning), The well of, from which Abner was recalled by Joab to his death at Hebron. (2 Samuel 3:26) only. It was apparently on the northern road from Hebron. There is a spring and reservoir on the western side of the ancient northern road, about one mile out of Hebron, which is called Ain Sara.