A town of Moab in the plains east of the Jordan, mentioned in Jeremiah’s prophecy against Moab.
Definition
Bethgamul means “camel-house.” It was a town of Moab in the plains east of the Jordan.
Biblical Usage
Bethgamul is named in Jeremiah’s prophecy concerning Moab.
Historical Background
It was situated in the downs east of the Jordan.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(camel-house), a town of Moab, in the downs east of Jordan. (Jeremiah 48:23) comp. Jere 48:21