Kiriath-Huzoth
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Kiriath-huzoth is an ancient settlement in Moab mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a destination for the prophet Balaam.
What is the meaning of Kiriath-Huzoth in the Bible?
A Moabite town identified in Numbers 22:39 as the site where King Balak met the prophet Balaam after their initial encounter at Beor, with its precise archaeological location remaining unidentified.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location clarifies the geographical progression of the Balaam narrative, illustrating the specific political and religious interactions between Moabite leadership and foreign prophets during the Israelite wilderness period.
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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.