Mearah
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in northern Canaan identified with the territory of the Sidonians in biblical texts.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A locality referenced in Joshua 13:4 as part of the land held by the Sidonians, potentially corresponding to the modern site of Mogheiriyeh.
What is the meaning of Mearah in the Bible?
A locality referenced in Joshua 13:4 as part of the land held by the Sidonians, potentially corresponding to the modern site of Mogheiriyeh.
SIGNIFICANCE
This reference clarifies the northern boundary of the Israelite inheritance and delineates the extent of Sidonian territorial control during the period of the conquest.
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