Geshur
LocationsGeographical Setting
An Aramean kingdom situated south of Maacah, forming the western boundary of Bashan.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
An Aramean kingdom of no great size that lay probably to the South of Maacah, and formed with it the western boundary of the land of Bashan. The territory of Geshur and Maacah corresponded roughly with modern Jaulan.
What is the meaning of Geshur in the Bible?
An Aramean kingdom of no great size that lay probably to the South of Maacah, and formed with it the western boundary of the land of Bashan. The territory of Geshur and Maacah corresponded roughly with modern Jaulan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Geshur is significant as a neighboring kingdom to Israel and its relationship with King David's family
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