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Sephela

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Sephela is the Greek form of Shephelah, the fertile lowland between the central highlands of Judah and the Mediterranean coast. It was an important agricultural region and a frequent area of conflict.
Biblical Usage
The Shephelah occurs throughout the territorial records and historical writings as a recognized region of the land.
Scripture References
2 Kings 8:1-3