Peor
LocationsGeographical Setting
Peor denotes a mountainous region and settlement in Moab associated with the worship of the deity Baal.
What is the meaning of Peor in the Bible?
Peor identifies a mountain and town in Moab, commonly identified with Jebel el-Mashaqqar or Khirbet Faghur, and serves as a toponymic element in the name Baal-peor.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Peor as a specific geographical site clarifies the historical context of the Moabite cultic practices described in the biblical narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Peor (located near modern Jebel el-Mashaqqar (Mount Nebo) or Khirbet Faghur) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Peor in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Peor clarify?
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Peor." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/peor/