Mephaath, a Levitical city in the territory of Reuben (Joshua 13:18; 21:37; 1Ch.6.79), later mentioned in a prophecy against Moab (Jeremiah 48:21).
Also known as Mophaath
Mephaath was a city located in the territory of Reuben, east of the Dead Sea (Joshua 13:18). It was designated as a Levitical city, given to the Merarite clan (Joshua 21:37; 1Ch.6.79). The Levites were assigned cities throughout Israel to live in and serve the people. In later history, Mephaath appears to have come under Moabite control, as it is mentioned in Jeremiah's prophecy against Moab (Jeremiah 48:21). The exact location of Mephaath is uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated in the plateau region east of the Dead Sea.
Approximate location: 31.850, 35.933 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Splendour, a Levitical city (Josh. 21:37) of the tribe of Reuben (13:18).
(splendor height), city of the Reubenites, one of the towns independently an Heshhon, (Joshua 13:18) lying in the district of the Mishor comp. ver. (Joshua 13:17) and Jere 48:21 Authorized Version “plain,” which probably answered to the modern Belka . It was one of the cities allotted with their suburbs to the Merarite Levites. (Joshua 21:37; 1 Chronicles 6:79) Its site is uncertain.
appearance, or force, of waters
MEPH'AATH (splendor, or lofty place), a Levitical city in Reuben, afterward belonging to Moab. Josh 13:18; Josh 21:37; 1 Chr 6:79; Jer 48:21. Jerome speaks of it as a military post, and it must have been one of the most easterly localities.
MEPH'AATH (splendor, or lofty place), a Levitical city in Reuben, afterward belonging to Moab. Josh 13:18; Josh 21:37; 1 Chr 6:79; Jer 48:21. Jerome speaks of it as a military post, and it must have been one of the most easterly localities.
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4 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4158
Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
Kedemoth, and Mephaath—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands.
Judgment has come upon the high plain— upon Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath,
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