Luhith
LocationsGeographical Setting
Luhith was an ancient settlement situated in the northern territory of Moab, identified through biblical textual analysis.
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Luhith was an ancient town located in the region of Moab. It is positioned geographically between the settlements of Zoar and Horonaim.
What is the meaning of Luhith in the Bible?
Luhith was an ancient town located in the region of Moab. It is positioned geographically between the settlements of Zoar and Horonaim.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its mention in the books of Isaiah and Jeremiah helps historians reconstruct the topography and administrative boundaries of the Moabite kingdom.
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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.