Abel Mayim means "meadow of waters" — an alternate name for Abel Beth Maacah in the far north of Israel. It emphasizes the well-watered, fertile character of the region near the headwaters of the Jordan.
Water in the Old Testament is a symbol of life, abundance, and divine blessing. A city called "meadow of waters" speaks to God's provision in the land He gave to Israel. Yet this very city was stripped away by foreign powers when Israel turned from God — the loss of the well-watered place becomes a parable of covenant blessing forfeited through unfaithfulness.