Gareb

Gibeat Gareb or the Leper's Hill is a hill near Jerusalem (Jer. 31:38), probably the hill of lepers, and consequently a place outside the boundary of the city.

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Easton, Matthew George (1897). "^{article name needed}". Easton's Bible Dictionary (New and revised ed.). T. Nelson and Sons.

Coordinates: 31°46′39″N 35°14′06″E / 31.777468°N 35.234946°E / 31.777468; 35.234946

Gareb: “the Ithrite” from the tribe of Judah; a mighty warrior. (2 Samuel 23:38; 1 Chronicles 11:40)

Ithrite:, The, the designation of two of the members of David's guard (Mighty men), Ira and Gareb. (2 Samuel 23:38; 1 Chronicles 11:40) They may have come from Jattir, in the mountains of Judah. (B.C 1046.)

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