John 3:23

Springs, a place near Salim where John baptized ( John 3:23 ). It was probably near the upper source of the Wady Far’ah, an open valley extending from Mount Ebal to the Jordan. It is full of springs. Modern identification: Umm el Umdan.

(1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).

Peaceful, a place near AEnon (q. v. ), on the west of Jordan, where John baptized ( John 3:23 ). It was probably the Shalem mentioned in Gen. Modern identification: Tel Shalem.