Iye-Abarim
LocationsGeographical Setting
Iye-Abbarim denotes a specific encampment site within the biblical narrative of the Israelite wilderness wanderings.
What is the meaning of Iye-Abarim in the Bible?
A location in the journeyings of Israel named after Oboth, situated in the wilderness facing Moab toward the east (Nu 21:11) and on the border of Moab (Nu 33:44). The geographical indications provided are insufficient to guide to any identification.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this site helps readers trace the precise route of the Israelites as they approached the Transjordan region, clarifying the spatial relationship between the Israelite camps and the territories of Moab and Ammon.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.