Beth-jeshimoth
Beth-jeshimoth is a settlement mentioned in 4 verses. Its most likely location is Tell Azeimeh.
Where is Beth-jeshimoth?
Approx. 31.7826, 35.6213 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tell Azeimeh | settlement | High |
| Khirbet Suweimeh | settlement | Low |
Beth-jeshimoth in the Bible dictionary
House of wastes, or deserts, a town near Abel-shittim, east of Jordan, in the desert of Moab, where the Israelites encamped not long before crossing the Jordan (Num. 33:49; A.V., “Bethjesimoth”). It was within the territory of Sihon, king of the Amorites (Josh. 12:3).
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Verses that mention Beth-jeshimoth
- Numbers 33:49
And they pitched by Jordan, from Beth–jesimoth even unto Abel–shittim in the plains of Moab.
- Joshua 12:3
And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Beth–jeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdoth–pisgah:
- Joshua 13:20
And Beth–peor, and Ashdoth–pisgah, and Beth–jeshimoth,
- Ezekiel 25:9
Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth–jeshimoth, Baal–meon, and Kiriathaim,