En-Shemesh:
fountain of the sun a spring which formed one of the landmarks on the boundary between Judah and Benjamin (Jos 15:7; 18:17). It was between the "ascent of Adummim" and the spring of En-rogel, and hence was on the east of Jerusalem and of the Mount of Olives. It is the modern 'Ain-Haud i.e., the "well of the apostles" about a mile east of Bethany, the only spring on the road to Jericho. The sun shines on it the whole day long.
En-Shemesh:
fountain, or eye, of the sun
En-Shemesh:
en-she'-mesh (en shemesh, "spring of the sun"):
An important landmark on the boundary line between Judah and Benjamin (Jos 15:7; 18:17).
The little spring Ain el chand, East of Bethany, the last spring on the road descending to Jericho, seems to suit the conditions. Ain el chaud is usually called the "Apostles' Fountain" by Christians, on account of a tradition dating from the 15th century that the apostles drank there.
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