Maareh-Geba
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A biblical site identified in Judges 20:18, 20, and 24 as the location where the Israelite forces positioned their ambush during the civil war against the tribe of Benjamin.
What is the meaning of Maareh-Geba in the Bible?
The place where the men of Israel lay in ambush, from which they broke forth upon the children of Benjamin. The correct reading is believed to be 'to the West of Geba'.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location clarifies the tactical maneuvers described in the Book of Judges, specifically how the Israelite coalition utilized terrain and deception to overcome the fortified positions of Benjamin.
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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.