Rehoboth
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient site identified with one of the wells excavated by Isaac as recorded in the Book of Genesis.
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One of the wells dug by Isaac, located near Beersheba, and possibly identical with the ruin Ruchaibeh. The site is described as a once-thriving city now in ruins.
What is the meaning of Rehoboth in the Bible?
One of the wells dug by Isaac, located near Beersheba, and possibly identical with the ruin Ruchaibeh. The site is described as a once-thriving city now in ruins.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers visualize the geographical context of the patriarchal narratives and understand the historical basis for the conflicts over water rights described in Genesis.
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