Kiriath, Kirjath

KIRIATH, KIRJATH (kĭr'ĭ-ăth, kĭr'jăth, Heb. qiryath, a city). The word occurs alone (Josh.18.28) where Kiriath Jearim (so rsv) is meant, and as part of other names identified with the same (see Gen.23.2; Num.22.39; Josh.15.60; Ezra.2.25 for examples).