Beer-elim was a place mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy against Moab. (Isaiah 15:8)
Also known as Beer Elim
Beer-elim is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Isaiah 15:8, as part of a prophecy against Moab. The name "Beer-elim" means "well of the mighty ones" or "well of the terebinths" in Hebrew.
In the prophecy, Isaiah describes the destruction and mourning that would come upon Moab, a nation located east of the Dead Sea. The passage states that "the cry of distress has gone around the territory of Moab; its wailing reaches to Eglaim, its wailing reaches to Beer-elim."
The exact location of Beer-elim is not specified in the Bible, but based on the context of the prophecy, it was likely a place within the territory of Moab. The mention of Beer-elim alongside Eglaim suggests that it may have been a significant town or landmark in the region.
The prophecy against Moab in Isaiah 15 is part of a larger series of oracles against various nations, highlighting God's judgment against those who oppose Him and His people. The reference to Beer-elim serves to emphasize the widespread nature of Moab's distress and the extent of the impending destruction.
Approximate location: 30.998, 35.499 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Well of heroes, probably the name given to Beer, the place where the chiefs of Israel dug a well (Num. 21:16; Isa. 15:8).
BE'ER-E'LIM (well of heroes). Isa 15:8. See Beer, 1.
BE'ER-E'LIM (well of heroes). Isa 15:8. See Beer, 1.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0879
For their outcry echoes to the border of Moab. Their wailing reaches Eglaim; it is heard in Beer-elim.
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