Places in the Bible · Settlement

Nimrah

Nimrah is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is another name for Beth-nimrah. The name means “Nimrim, leopard; bitterness; rebellion.”

Where is Nimrah?

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Possible modern locations

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Nimrah in the Bible dictionary

Pure, a city on the east of Jordan (Num. 32:3); probably the same as Beth-nimrah (Josh. 13:27). It has been identified with the Nahr Nimrin, at one of the fords of Jordan, not far from Jericho.

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Verses that mention Nimrah

  • Numbers 32:3

    Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,