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Bamoth

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Bamoth, meaning “heights,” was a station of the Israelites in the territory of Moab during their wilderness journey.

Definition

Bamoth means “heights.” It was the forty-seventh station of the Israelites during their wilderness journey.

Biblical Usage

Bamoth is listed among the places where Israel camped while traveling through the territory of the Moabites.

Historical Background

The station lay in Moabite territory, but the supplied material gives no certain site.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Heights, the forty-seventh station of the Israelites (Num. 21:19, 20) in the territory of the Moabites.
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