Luhith, Ascent Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient ascent or road in the Moabite highlands referenced in prophetic literature concerning the judgment of Moab.
What is the meaning of Luhith, Ascent Of in the Bible?
A geographical feature mentioned in Isaiah 15:5 and Jeremiah 48:5, identified as the ascent of Luhith, likely corresponding to a route leading from the area of Horonaim toward the plateau, situated in the region of modern-day southern Jordan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers visualize the specific topographical route of the prophetic judgment against Moab, grounding the biblical narrative in the physical landscape of the Transjordanian plateau.
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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.