Bible Dictionary
Beer-elim
Beer-elim means “well of heroes” or “well of the mighty.” It was probably a place in or near Moab mentioned in Isaiah’s prophecy of Moab’s distress.
Definition
Beer-elim means “well of heroes” or, literally in another rendering, “well of Elim.” It was probably a place associated with Moab and may possibly have been the Beer where Israel’s leaders dug a well.
Biblical Usage
Beer-elim is mentioned in Isaiah’s prophecy concerning Moab’s distress and is associated with the well imagery connected with Israel’s wilderness journey.
Historical Background
The supplied material places it probably north of Moab, corresponding to Eglaim in the south, but states that its identification with Beer is uncertain.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>be-er-e'-lim (be'er 'elim; phrear tou Aileim, literally "well of Elim"): Probably lay to the North of Moab, answering to Eglaim in the South (Isa 15:8). It may possibly be identical with BEER (1); but there is no certainty.</p>