Abelshittim
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Abel-shittim means “meadow of the acacias.” Located in the plains of Moab opposite Jericho, it was Israel’s final encampment before crossing the Jordan and is also commonly called Shittim.
Biblical Usage
Abel-shittim was Israel’s last resting-place before the nation crossed the Jordan. It is identified with the encampment mentioned in the account of Israel’s journey through the plains of Moab.
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