Tel- Harsha
LocationsGeographical Setting
Tel Harsha was a settlement in the Judean hill country associated with the post-exilic community returning from Babylon.
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Tel Harsha was a town or village in the region of Judah where Jews who could not verify their lineage resided after returning with Zerubbabel.
What is the meaning of Tel- Harsha in the Bible?
Tel Harsha was a town or village in the region of Judah where Jews who could not verify their lineage resided after returning with Zerubbabel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Tel Harsha helps readers understand the geographical distribution of post-exilic communities and the administrative efforts to establish lineage among returning exiles.
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