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Plain of Mamre

(Gen. 13:18; 14:13; R.V., “oaks of Mamre;” marg., “terebinths”). (See MAMRE; TEIL-TREE.)

In the Bible

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Verses where Plain of Mamre is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Genesis 13:18

    So Abram moved his tent and went to live near the Oaks of Mamre at Hebron, where he built an altar to the LORD.

  • Genesis 14:13

    Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.

Scripture on Plain of Mamre

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Plain of Mamre references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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