Beeroth Bene-Jaakan
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beerot Bene-Jaakan was a temporary encampment of the Israelite tribes during their wilderness journey, identified in the biblical itinerary of Numbers 33.
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A desert encampment of the Israelites situated in the sequence of stops between Moserah and Qiddesh, noted in the wilderness itinerary of Numbers 33:31-32.
What is the meaning of Beeroth Bene-Jaakan in the Bible?
A desert encampment of the Israelites situated in the sequence of stops between Moserah and Qiddesh, noted in the wilderness itinerary of Numbers 33:31-32.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this site clarifies the geographical progression of the Israelite wanderings, helping readers visualize the specific route taken through the wilderness as recorded in the biblical text.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.