Sarepta
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Phoenician settlement located south of Sidon, identified with the modern village of Sarafa.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A Phoenician town situated south of Sidon where the prophet Elijah was directed during a famine to reside with a widow and her son.
What is the meaning of Sarepta in the Bible?
A Phoenician town situated south of Sidon where the prophet Elijah was directed during a famine to reside with a widow and her son.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geographical context of Sarafa clarifies the narrative of Elijah's ministry to a non-Israelite, highlighting the broader scope of prophetic intervention in the region.
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