Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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 (1863)
(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.
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
SI'RAH, THE WELL OF (retreat), the place from which Abner was recalled by Joab, who put him to death at Hebron. 2 Sam 8:26. It is now called 'Ain Sarah, a spring about 1 mile from Hebron, and a little to one side of the main road.
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