Place Old Testament
Aram-naharaim
Also known as Aram-naharaim =ESV, KJV; Aram Naharaim =NIV
Aram-naharaim, a region David fought against, as referenced in Psalm 60's title. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Psalms 60:1.
Why it matters. A region mentioned in the title of Psalm 60.
- Primary passages
- Location
- 35.100, 42.000 (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 Aram-naharaim
Aram-naharaim, meaning "Aram of the two rivers," is mentioned in the title of Psalm 60. This region, located in Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, was the homeland of the Arameans, a Semitic people group. The title of the psalm indicates that David fought against Aram-naharaim, likely referring to a military campaign during his reign.
The Arameans of this region were among the enemies Israel faced during the time of the united monarchy. David's confrontation with Aram-naharaim demonstrates the ongoing conflicts between Israel and the surrounding nations as the Israelite kingdom expanded and sought to establish its dominance in the region.
Apart from this single reference in the psalm title, no other details about David's specific battle against Aram-naharaim are provided in the Bible. However, the mention of this region highlights the geographical scope of David's military activities and the challenges he faced as king of Israel.
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 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Psalms (1 verse)