Rehoboth-Ir
LocationsGeographical Setting
Rehoboth-Ir is an ancient Assyrian city mentioned in Genesis 10:11, identified by scholars with either the city of Nineveh or the older capital of Assur.
What is the meaning of Rehoboth-Ir in the Bible?
Rehoboth-Ir is identified in Assyriological studies as either Rebit Ninua, a district or city associated with Nineveh, or the ancient capital of Assur, with the precise identification remaining a subject of scholarly debate.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geographical and historical context of Rehoboth-Ir clarifies the extent of Nimrod's empire and provides insight into the early political landscape of Mesopotamia as described in the biblical narrative.
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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.