ATHARIM ăth’ ər ĭm (אֲתָרִ֑ים; KJV SPIES). The rendering of RSV and ASV, “the way of Atharim” (Num 21:1) follows the LXX and regards Atharim as a place. Here the Israelites, under Moses, were attacked by the king of Arad, and some were taken captive. The site is unknown.

The KJV renders it as “the way of the spies,” following the renderings of the Peshitto (LXX), Targ., and Vul.