Jarmuth
A city that is part of the panorama of historical cities of Judea.
Description[edit | edit source]
As they approach Bethginna, from the top of a hill, Jesus informs his apostles:"There is (to the north) Jarmuth. Do you remember Joshua? The defeat of the kings who wanted to attack the camp of Israel, which was strengthened by the alliance with the Gibeonites. And near it there is Bethshemesh [...]"[1]
Its name[edit | edit source]
Jarmuth, Jerimoth, Jerimuth, Jarmout, Yarmouth. The city is named Jerimoth, Jerimuth (Yerimoth) in ancient texts (Septuagint, Sixto-Clementine Vulgate). It evolved into Yarmouth over time (which means height in Hebrew). Jarmuth is the phonetic transcription by Maria Valtorta, as she hears it pronounced by Jesus.
Where is it mentioned in the work?[edit | edit source]
GRM 215.
Learn more about this place[edit | edit source]
Joshua 10: After the Gibeonites made a Covenant with Israel, five Amorite kings band together to punish them: those of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jerimoth (Yarmouth), Lachish, and Eglon. They besiege Gibeon, but the Gibeonites call Joshua for help. He marches all night with his army from Gilgal and surprises the Amorites. The Lord throws confusion among the enemies, and Israel routs them. God also intervenes with hailstones and stops the sun to allow complete victory. The five kings, including the king of Jerimoth (Yarmouth), are captured, executed, then hung on trees before being buried in a cave.
The description provided is perfectly consistent with recent archaeological discoveries, which have found traces of fortifications at Khirbit el Yarmuk, 27 km west-southwest of Jerusalem, and less than 2 km from Beth Shemesh. Yet at Maria Valtorta's time, the supposed location was indicated further east.
Explore[edit | edit source]
- 31° 42’ 37’’ N / 34° 58’ 18’’ E /
- +357m.
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
Article partially based on the Geographical Dictionary of the Gospel, by Jean-François Lavère.