Abel-Meholah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Abel-meholah was an ancient settlement located in the Jordan Valley, identified with the archaeological site of Tell el-Uleil.
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Abel-meholah was a settlement situated in the Jordan Valley, west of the Jordan River, located south of Beth-shean and near Zarethan, likely within the tribal territories of Issachar or Manasseh.
What is the meaning of Abel-Meholah in the Bible?
Abel-meholah was a settlement situated in the Jordan Valley, west of the Jordan River, located south of Beth-shean and near Zarethan, likely within the tribal territories of Issachar or Manasseh.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Abel-meholah helps clarify the territorial boundaries of the northern tribes and provides geographical context for the narrative of Elisha's calling in 1 Kings 19:16.
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