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Westward
Sea-ward, i.e., toward the Mediterranean (Deut. 3:27).
In the Bible
28
Verses where Westward is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 7:28
Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages.
- 1 Chronicles 26:16
The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch.
- 1 Chronicles 26:18
As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.
- 1 Chronicles 26:30
From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.
- Daniel 8:4
I saw the ram charging toward the west and the north and the south. No animal could stand against him, and there was no deliverance from his power. He did as he pleased and became great.
- Deuteronomy 3:27
Go to the top of Pisgah and look to the west and north and south and east. See the land with your own eyes, for you will not cross this Jordan.
+22 more verses naming Westward.
Scripture on Westward
18
Westward references
1
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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