Beth-arabah
Beth-arabah is a settlement mentioned in 4 verses. Its most likely location is Ain el Gharabeh.
Where is Beth-arabah?
Approx. 31.8458, 35.5017 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ain el Gharabeh | settlement | Medium |
| Rujm el Bahr | settlement | Low |
| Tell Muhalhal | settlement | Low |
Beth-arabah in the Bible dictionary
House of the desert, one of the six cities of Judah, situated in the sunk valley of the Jordan and Dead Sea (Josh. 18:22). In Josh. 15:61 it is said to have been “in the wilderness.” It was afterwards included in the towns of Benjamin. It is called Arabah (Josh. 18:18).
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Verses that mention Beth-arabah
- Joshua 15:6
And the border went up to Beth–hogla, and passed along by the north of Beth–arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:
- Joshua 15:61
In the wilderness, Beth–arabah, Middin, and Secacah,
- Joshua 18:18
And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah:
- Joshua 18:22
And Beth–arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth–el,