Place Old Testament
Ain
Also known as Rimmon
Ain or Rimmon, a location marking the eastern border of Israel's territory. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 34:11.
Why it matters. A place on the eastern boundary of the Promised Land.
- Primary passages
- Location
- 34.353, 36.386 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ain
Ain or Rimmon is mentioned in Numbers 34:11 as a place on the eastern boundary of the Promised Land, as described in the instructions for dividing the land among the Israelite tribes. It is listed between Shepham and the Sea of Chinnereth (Galilee), indicating its location in the northern part of the territory.
The name Ain means "spring" or "fountain," while Rimmon means "pomegranate." It is unclear whether these refer to two separate places or a single location with a compound name. In Zechariah 14:10, Rimmon is mentioned as a southern point in a prophetic description of the future transformation of Jerusalem and its surroundings. However, this Rimmon is likely a different location, as it is described as being south of Jerusalem.
The exact location of the Ain or Rimmon mentioned in Numbers 34:11 is uncertain, but it was probably situated somewhere in the region east of the Sea of Galilee, in what later became the territory of the tribe of Naphtali.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.