retiring, a well from which Joab's messenger brought back Abner (2Sa 3:26). It is now called 'Ain Sarah, and is situated about a mile from Hebron, on the road to the north.

Si'rah

A well near Hebron from which Abner was recalled by Joab. 2Sa 3:26. There is a spring and reservoir near the ancient road which Abner would naturally have taken, called Ain Sareh, about a mile from Hebron.

Si'rah

(the turning), The well of, from which Abner was recalled by Joab to his death at Hebron.

2Sa 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.