Beth-Arabah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beth-arabah is an ancient settlement located in the wilderness of Judah, situated on the western side of the Dead Sea.
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Beth-arabah denotes a city in the territory of Judah located in the wilderness west of the Dead Sea, the precise archaeological site of which remains unidentified.
What is the meaning of Beth-Arabah in the Bible?
Beth-arabah denotes a city in the territory of Judah located in the wilderness west of the Dead Sea, the precise archaeological site of which remains unidentified.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps clarify the geographical boundaries of Judah and Benjamin and illustrates the extent of settlement in the arid regions adjacent to the Dead Sea during the biblical period.
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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.