Abel-meholah

City

Abel-meholah

A town in the western Jordan, birthplace of the prophet Elisha.

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Abel-meholah

Type: City
Hebrew name: אָבֵל מְחוֹלָה
Means: meadow of dancing
Name today:
Mentioned in GT: 3 times
Mentioned in NT: 0 times
Position: 32.356010, 35.536930
Height below sea level: 213m

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References (3)

Mentioned in total 3 times in the Bible:
Judg. 7:22, 1 Kings 4:12, 1 Kings 19:16

Identification

10/10. fully confirmed, archaeological findings and tradition confirm the identification of this place.

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