District Southern Population (2015) 1,161 Local time Friday 12:27 AM | Council Merhavim Founded 1958 | |
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Mabu'im (Hebrew: מַבּוּעִים, lit. Springs) is a communal settlement in southern Israel. Located to the north-east of Netivot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 1,161.
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Map of Mabu'im, Israel
History
The village was established in 1958 as a village centre for the local moshavim. In the 1990s it grew rapidly as it absorbed new residents. Its name is derived from the Book of Isaiah 35:7;
And the parched land shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; in the habitation of jackals herds shall lie down, it shall be an enclosure for reeds and rushes.
References
Mabu'im Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA