Beth-Hoglah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beth-Hoglah was a territorial boundary marker for the tribe of Judah, situated in the Judean wilderness near the Jordan River.
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Beth-Hoglah is a location mentioned in Joshua 15:6 and 18:19, identified with Ain el-Hadjar, a ruined site near Jericho and the Jordan River.
What is the meaning of Beth-Hoglah in the Bible?
Beth-Hoglah is a location mentioned in Joshua 15:6 and 18:19, identified with Ain el-Hadjar, a ruined site near Jericho and the Jordan River.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the precise geography of Beth-Hoglah clarifies the territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Judah and illustrates the settlement patterns in the Jordan Valley during the biblical period.
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