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Maarath

Desolation, a place in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:59), probably the modern village Beit Ummar, 6 miles north of Hebron.

In the Bible

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Verses where Maarath is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Joshua 15:59

    Maarath, Beth-anoth, and Eltekon—six cities, along with their villages.

Scripture on Maarath

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Entries that reference Maarath

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Maarath references

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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