Elealeh
LocationsGeographical Setting
Elealeh was an ancient settlement in the territory of Reuben, situated near Heshbon and mentioned in prophetic texts concerning Moab.
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Elealeh was a town in the territory of Reuben, captured from Sihon, and identified with the site at Tell el-'Uzairi, located approximately one Roman mile from Heshbon.
What is the meaning of Elealeh in the Bible?
Elealeh was a town in the territory of Reuben, captured from Sihon, and identified with the site at Tell el-'Uzairi, located approximately one Roman mile from Heshbon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Elealeh helps readers visualize the specific geographic scope of the oracles against Moab, illustrating the extent of Judah's northern border and the strategic importance of the Heshbon region in biblical narratives.
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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.