Nahaliel
LocationsGeographical Setting
Nahaliel is a biblical site identified as a wilderness encampment of the Israelites during their journey from Moab toward the Jordan Valley.
What is the meaning of Nahaliel in the Bible?
A wilderness encampment of the Israelites situated between the Arnon River and Jericho, associated with the song of the well in Numbers 21:18-20. It is geographically identified with either Wadi Waleh or Wadi Zerqa Ma'in, tributaries of the Arnon River.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Nahaliel clarifies the specific geographical progression of the Israelite journey described in Numbers, highlighting the strategic importance of water sources in the arid Transjordan region during the 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.