12. 11:30). Location and Physical Features:There is no doubt as to the situation of ancient Shechem. Among those returning from captivity were men of Bethel (Ezra 2:28; Nehemiah 7:32; Nehemiah 11:31.) But Joshuas point is choose for yourselves; in fact, those are his very words. A considerable trade is done in cotton and wool. A city of the territory of the tribe of Asher Jos 19:28 -2. There are at present on the spot two principal wells and five smaller ones. (2.) Soap is manufactured in large quantities, oil for this purpose being plentifully supplied by the olive groves. It was in the city of Beersheba where Jacob deceived his brother Esau and the strife developed, Jacob departed from Beersheba to go to his family in PadanAram, to the city of Haran (Gen. 25:28-34; 27:1-46). Joseph, when seventeen years of age, was pasturing the flock with his brothers while he was still a youth, along with the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives And Joseph brought back a bad report about them to their father. The Macmillan Bible Atlas. Bethel nevertheless remains a sacred place in the collective memory of both Jews and Christians. The copious springs which supply abundance of water rise at the base of Gerizim. And in light of Gods faithful past in our own lives, we should personally renew a whole-hearted commitment to the Lord today. Almost every plaque I have seen which quotes this verse says: Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. It always leaves off the part about: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. I think omitting the lines lessens the punch and the point of the statement. In Gen 21:31 Abraham and Abimelech took an oath of witness that the former had dug the well and seven ewe lambs were offered in sacrifice, "Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba; because there they sware both of them." It was also here that Abrams grandson, Jacob, settled, and here he buried all his idolswhich will be significant we will see later. Geography affects history. Jacob actually purchased a some land at Shechem. or from Beersheba to. 3. Jacob purchased a parcel of land here in Shechem and actually made for himself a dwelling place in the land of Canaan (Gen. 33:18-20). Israel came to Bethel to consult the Divine oracle (Jdg 20:18), and it became an important center of worship (1 Sam 10:3). the longest distance you ever "walk" in your life is from your . Ex 6:18; Nu 3:19; 1Ch 6:2,18; 23:12 He was the founder of a family of Hebronites, Nu 3:27; 26:58; 1Ch 26:23,30,31, or Bene-Hebron. Ebal. More altars, besides the original one were erected. "Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God" Gen (21:33). He then set out with his family and property "to go to Isaac his father in the land of Canaan" (Gen. 31). 2 Chronicles 10:2 It happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it, (for he was in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of king Solomon), that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt. Bethel belonged by lot to Benjamin, but was falcon by Ephraim (Bethel being on his southern border) through the treachery of an inhabitant (Judges 1:22-26). Times of Joshua and Judges: The spies visited Hebron and near there cut the cluster of grapes (Nu 13:22 f). God's answer to his sacrifice at this altar of the threshing floor, and God's removal of the plague, determined David's choice of it as the site of the temple (1 Chronicles 28:2; 1 Chronicles 21:28; 1 Chronicles 22:1; 2 Chronicles 3:1, etc.). . Hebron is one of the Palestine city. Here in Egypt Jacob met Joseph and there were great tears and rejoicing among them. This is where Jacob builds his first altar, (just as Grandpa Abraham had done when entering Canaan). It is found about forty times in the Old. But because Rehoboam followed the foolish and harsh advice of the youths with whom he grew up, the nation divided at Shechem. Therefore, he says, in light of the fact that every inch of success has been Gods grace to you, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity. The Hebrew word for sincerity suggests fullness or completeness; it is the idea that one is on the inside what he is on the outside. The tope was levelled by Solomon, and immense walls were built around it from the base to enlarge the level surface for the temple area. The Sanctuary: The town was originally called Luz (Gen 28:19, etc.). Soon after his acquisition of his father's blessing (Gen. 27), Jacob became conscious of his guilt; and afraid of the anger of Esau, at the suggestion of Rebekah Isaac sent him away to Haran, 400 miles or more, to find a wife among his cousins, the family of Laban, the Syrian (28). Joshua also says to serve the Lord in truth; the Hebrew word for truth is `Emet, which refers to a truth that has proven itself reliable. Jotham's parable was spoken from the cliff of Gerizim overhanging the town (Judges 9:7). Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD (v 14). From this place the patriarch departed for Egypt by way of Beersheba (37:14; 46:1). Sallama (Northern District) 29.39. E. of this mount stands the ruin Tel er Rijmah, "the mound of the heap," answering to Ai or Hai. The role of Shechem in the Conquest narrative has been an enigma to generations of Bible scholars. But when Abimelech went to Thebez and stormed the tower, a woman dropped an upper millstone on his head and cracked his skull (Judges 9:53). 67, 113, 98 and 4). It is represented by the modern Beitin, a village of some 400 inhabitants, which stands on a knoll East of the road to Nablus. Toward the end of Jeroboam's life Bethel fell into the hands of Judah. "The mount of the Lord" (Genesis 22:14) means almost always Mount Zion. State/Province level distance calculator: First Joshua says: the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River. You can choose to follow the perhaps bad example of your parents and make the same mistakes they have made by being loyal to the things they were loyal to. 8:30-35). Jacob names this altar El-Elohe-Israel, which means "the mighty God is the God of Israel." This is the first record in which an . See Map of Old Testament IsraelThe land of Canaan would become the inheritance of the descendants of Abraham, and Jacob his grandson would become the father of the twelve tribes who would inherit the land promised by God. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989. While Jacobs family lived in Shechem, Jacobs daughter, Dinah, was raped by a man named Shechem, the son of the ruler, Hamor. Abraham From Haran to Canaan. Gerizim and Mt. When Abram entered Canaan he formed his second encampment between Bethel and Hai (Gen. 12:8); and on his return from Egypt he came back to it, and again "called upon the name of the Lord" (13:4). Laban was outraged and pursued them to Mizpah, the Lord intervened for Jacob and in Mizpah Laban made a treaty of peace with Jacob (Gen. 31:1-55). What made the difference? Gottwald held that Israel emerged from within the population of Canaan and not by invasion from outside of it. From Dan to Beersheba (2 Sam 17:11, etc.) Abram doubtless built the altar, and afterwards stood with Lot when giving him his choice of the land (Genesis 12:7; Genesis 13:10). The existence of "bears," two, near the town, implies that Bethel was then less frequented (2 Kings 2:23- 25). The name seems to occur in Travels of a Mohar (Max Muller, Asien u. Europa, 394), "Mountain of Sahama" probably referring to Ebal or Gerizim. We should not think that because Joshua speaks of idols, and because we do not have wooden statues in our culture, that this text does not apply. shoulder. Joshua says to serve the Lord in sincerity, not in hypocrisy. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob dwelt here, and it was here that Abraham bought a tomb - the Cave of Machpelah. From Mount Ebal, they shouted the curses if they disobeyed the law, and from Mount Gerizim, they shouted the blessings if they obeyed. Caleb drove out from Hebron the "three sons of Anak" (Josh 14:12; 15:14); it became one of the cities of Judah (Josh 15:54), but was set apart for the Kohathite Levites (Josh 21:10 f), and became a city of refuge (Josh 20:7). As he passed through Bethel, God appeared to him. In the time of Jerome it was still a considerable place, and still retains its ancient name --Bir es-Seba. Ex 32:30-33:23 Depart for Canaan. It was in the territory of Ephraim; it was made a city of refuge, and assigned to the Kohathite Levites (Joshua 20:7; Joshua 21:21). In the place where water gushes from the ground, there also a man drives his tent stakeand so lays the foundation of a city. Bet Yizhaq (HaMerkaz) Rumat Heib (Northern District) 64.97. They built their own temple on Mount Gerizim, which was immediately by Shechem. The name is not found in the New Testament. During the time of the judges, Abimelech, a son of Gideon, conspired with his maternal family to kill all other sons of Gideon and have himself proclaimed king of Shechem (Judges 9:6). In the troubled times when there was no king in Israel, it was to Bethel that the people went up in their distress to ask counsel of God. Josephs last memories of Israel, before his brothers sold him, was of Shechem and Dothan. When All Seems Lost/Broken Relationships. The Meaning of the Name: The most probable meaning of Beersheba is the "well of seven." 4. Jacob lived out his last years in Egypt with his sons until his death. He sent gifts ahead of his caravan to determine the situation with Esau, if he rejected the gifts then Jacob knew there would be trouble (Gen. 32:13-20). 2. While Jacob was in Haran he married Leah and Rachel and the Lord was with him and blessed him with great riches (Gen. 29:1-30: 43). Still farther to the East and near the base of Ebal is the traditional tomb of Joseph, a little white-domed building beside a luxuriant orchard. Jos 15:13,14; 21:13 Sarah died at Hebron; and Abraham then bought from Ephron the Hittite the field and cave of Machpelah, to serve as a family tomb Ge 23:2-20 The cave is still there, and the massive walls of the Haram or mosque, within which it lies, form the most remarkable object in the whole city. The Bible speaks of the importance of having a personal relationship with Christ, not a surrogate relationship through our parents, peers, or pastor. 13:2). At the close of the fourteen years of service, Jacob desired to return to his parents, but at the entreaty of Laban he tarried yet six years with him, tending his flocks (31:41). All the families of the earth will be blessed through you. Then I brought you into the land of the Amorites who lived beyond the Jordan, and they fought with you; and I gave them into your hand, and you took possession of their land when I destroyed them before you. 1. In the first great revolt 1 Chronicles 12:38 - All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel [were] of one heart to make David king.2 Samuel 4:8 - And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.2 Samuel 3:19 - And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.1 Chronicles 29:27 - And the time that he reigned over Israel [was] forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three [years] reigned he in Jerusalem.2 Samuel 5:5 - In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.1 Kings 2:11 - And the days that David reigned over Israel [were] forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.Joshua 10:39 - And he took it, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof; and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed all the souls that [were] therein; he left none remaining: as he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir, and to the king thereof; as he had done also to Libnah, and to her king.2 Samuel 3:20 - So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. It lay, like all threshing floors, outside the city, upon Mount Moriah, N.E. The rains run through immovable ravines, and beside that river people cultivate their fields and water their livestock. He cursed them with forty years of wilderness wandering until the unbelieving generation died off, never stepping foot in the Promised Land. And his mother's name [was] Zibiah of Beersheba.Genesis 21:32 - Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.2 Samuel 17:11 - Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that [is] by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.2 Samuel 24:15 - So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men.2 Chronicles 19:4 - And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers.Judges 20:1 - Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.2 Samuel 3:10 - To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.2 Samuel 24:7 - And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, [even] to Beersheba.1 Kings 4:25 - And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.Genesis 21:33 - And [Abraham] planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.Genesis 46:1 - And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac.1 Samuel 3:20 - And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel [was] established [to be] a prophet of the LORD.1 Kings 19:3 - And when he saw [that], he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which [belongeth] to Judah, and left his servant there.Genesis 21:31 - Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them.1 Samuel 8:2 - Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: [they were] judges in Beersheba.Genesis 26:33 - And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city [is] Beersheba unto this day.Joshua 19:2 - And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,1 Chronicles 4:28 - And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,Nehemiah 11:27 - And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and [in] the villages thereof,Genesis 28:10 - And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. HEBRON is one of the most ancient cities in the world still existing, and it is in this respect the rival of Damascus. 1. Then comes the most famous verse in the whole book of Joshua: And if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD (24:15). Joshua goes on to note, whatever good there is in us now, remember whose doing it is. Gods grace. It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Hebron to Shechem, including transfers. The miles based distance from Egypt to Canaan is 5270.8 miles. Then Jacob came to Peniel where he wrestled with God (Genesis 31:22-32:31). 19 And from the sons of d Hamor, Shechem's father, e he bought for a hundred pieces of money 5 the piece of land on which he had pitched his tent. 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. Joshua gives us all a good reminder: Remember where youve come from. 3. Genesis 33:18 Jacob came in peace to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Paddan Aram; and encamped before the city. The third resting place of Abram; Shechem was the first, Bethel the second. History: Bethel was a royal city of the Canaanites (Josh 12:16). 1Ki 16:34 3. Shechem was the place where Joseph's remains were buried (Joshua 24:32). Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers, 1997. Then you too put away your idols in this spot. We should put away what is wrong and embrace what is rightor better, who is right, because Joshua says again at the end of v 14: serve the LORD.. According to Genesis 46:27, "All the persons of the house of Jacob who went to Egypt were seventy."In the first few verses of the book of Exodus, Jacob's sons are named, and then again we are told, "All those who were descendants of Jacob were seventy persons" (Exodus 1:1,5). This distance and driving directions will also be displayed on an interactive map labeled as Distance Map and Driving Directions Egypt. Peniel. We have to take a personal ownership and responsibility with our relationship with God. It became the central city of the Samaritans, whose shrine was built on Mt. Here Abram built an altar to the Lord, and here God confirmed His promise to give the land to Abram. He was born with Esau, probably at the well of Lahai-roi, about B.C. But this time, the command to move to Canaan came with a blessing explicitly stated in Genesis 12:2-3. Jud 1:22,23 After the conquest Bethel is frequently heard of. During the time of the divided kingdom of Israel, Shechem was the capital of the northern kingdom for a while (1 Kings 12:1). For a spiritual lesson from Shechems history, we look back at Joshuas challenge to the nation in Joshua 24. But "life-long sorrow, disgrace, and trials, in the retributive providence of God, followed as a consequence of this double union." Then I sent the hornet before you and it drove out the two kings of the Amorites from before you, but not by your sword or your bow. Modern knowledge of Canaan's history and culture is derived from both archeological excavations and from literary sources. Ur. Joshua does not just remind them of Israels history but also of Gods grace in Israels history. They all pour their streams into the wady es Seba, and are called Bir es seba, the largest 12 ft. diameter, and masonry round reaching 28 ft. down, and 44 from bottom to surface of the water. Shechem in Israel's History. 2. The valley runs from north to south; and the main quarter of the town, surmounted by the lofty walls of the venerable Haram, lies partly on the eastern slope. This geographical information is inaccurate. Josephus mistakenly places here the dream of Solomon (Ant., VIII, ii, 1) which occurred at Gibeon (1 Ki 3:4). And the ensuing argument about the true place of worshipGerizim or Jerusalemwas in full force (John 4:20). Related Websites. Abdon is read in many manuscriptsHebron in Hitchcock's Bible Names society; friendshipHebron in Naves Topical Bible 1. We too, as we live the lives God has given us, should remember from where God, in His grace, took usfrom a down-hill slide to destruction into a relationship with His Son. Like his father, he was of a quiet and gentle disposition, and when he grew up followed the life of a shepherd, while his brother Esau became an enterprising hunter. 18 And Jacob came safely 4 to the city of c Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, on his way from Paddan-aram, and he camped before the city. Abimelech, whose mother was a native of the city, persuaded the men of Shechem to make him king (Judges 9:1-6), evidently seeking a certain consecration from association with "the oak of the pillar that was in Shechem." The son of Hamor the Hivite ( Genesis 33:19; 34). 1. I. The home of the prophetess Deborah was not far off (Jdg 4:5). Islam sees Jacob (Ya'qub) as a Prophet of Islam and Muslims believe that he preached the same monotheistic faith as his forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Ishmael. And David said, Whither shall I go up? The Bible says that Shechem was a Hivite city and Hamor was chief. Bimson, John J., ed. According to Josh 15:13 it was so called after Arba, the father of Anak. 2Ki 2:2,3 But after the destruction of Baal worship by Jehu Bethel comes once more into view. They were therefore removed by authority, and their place taken by the prickly pears mentioned above.W. Then Ornan saw David, and made over to him the threshing floor (1 Chronicles 21:15-16; 1 Chronicles 21:18-26). Theophanies occurred there to Hagar (21:17), to Isaac (26:24), to Jacob (46:2), and to Elijah (1 Ki 19:5). But there are a number of independent indications that Jacob belongs to that large class of names consisting of a verb with some Divine name or title (in this case 'El) as the subject, from which the common abbreviated form is derived by omitting the subject. The distance between cities of Egypt is calculated . On some low hills north of the large wells are scattered the foundations and ruins of a town of moderate size.Beersheba in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE be-er-she'-ba (be'er shebha`; Bersabee): Allotted originally to Simeon (Josh 19:2), one of "the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah" (Josh 15:28). Best Answer. The third son of Kohath, who was the second son of Levi. to his uncle Laban's home where he married and gave birth to many children. 2. Notice all the capital Is the Lord mentions: Then I took your father Abraham from beyond the River, and led him through all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his descendants and gave him Isaac. New Testament Overview - General survey of the New Testament. Genesis 35:4 They gave to Jacob all the foreign gods which were in their hands, and the rings which were in their ears; and Jacob hid them under the oak which was by Shechem. Here Absalom set up the standard of revolt. The other five further off. The fruitful and well-wooded valley winds westward among the hills. Wilderness of, Hagar miraculously sees a well in Ge 21:14-19 An angel fed Elijah in 1Ki 19:5,7Beersheba in Smith's Bible Dictionary (well of the oath), the name of one of the old places in Israel which formed the southern limit of the country. It was a well-known town when Abraham entered Canaan, 3800 years ago. 8. In fact, the trade was better in Samaria than in any other previous 3 capitals (Shechem, Penuel, Tirzah) chosen by Israels kings. Where the easiest ground to travel lies, there also a wayfarer walksand so a highway begins. The Exodus Route: Travel times, distances, rates of travel, days of the week . . The people traveled more than 25 miles from Ai to the beautiful valley of Shechem surrounded by mountains, two of which were Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim. (See BETHAVEN.) He escaped from the angry pursuit of Laban, from a meeting with Esau, and from the vengeance of the Canaanites provoked by the murder of Shechem; and in each of these three emergencies he was aided and strengthened by the interposition of God, and in sign of the grace won by a night of wrestling with God his name was changed at Jabbok into Israel. The second, at a hundred yards distance, 5 in diameter, 42 in depth. Its Position: Geographically Beersheba marked the southern limit of Judah, though theoretically this extended to the "river of Egypt" (Gen 15:18)--the modern Wady el`Avish--60 miles farther south. After a reign of three years Abimelech was rejected by the people. It was included in Israel after the kingdom was divided, and it became one of the seats of the worship of the golden calf (1 Kings 12:28-33; 13:1). 1:26). Third son of Kohath; younger brother of Amram, father of Moses and Aaron (Exodus 6:18). And you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho; and the citizens of Jericho fought against you, and the Amorite and the Perizzite and the Canaanite and the Hittite and the Girgashite, the Hivite and the Jebusite. Joshua demonstrates not only the grace of God in calling them out of a pagan past, but also the faithfulness of God in taking care of them after their redemption. The masonry which encloses the well extends downward 28 1/2 feet. This is a straight line distance and so most of the time the actual travel distance between Ur and Canaan may be higher or vary due to curvature of the road . Genesis 37. 24:24, 25; 2 Chr. 21:17); (3) the priestly office in the family (Num. Bethel, the place, is expressly distinguished from Luz, the old Canaanite city. The Holy Land Satellite Atlas, Vol. Here in Succoth Jacob built a house for himself and booths for his cattle to rest from their long journey (Gen. 33:17). Find the travel options that best suit you. Probably on rising ground East of Bethel Abraham and Lot stood to view the uninviting highlands and the rich lands of the Jordan valley (Gen 13:9 ff). The stones around the mouth are worn into grooves by the action of ropes for so many ages. It is succinctly described: "Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem." . Here Jacob (re-named Israel) built an altar and named it El-elohe-israel, meaning God, the God of Israel (Gen. 33:17-20). As discussed earlier, in addition to this crucial north-south road, another road also went northwest to the International Highway, and still another went east towards the Transjordanian Highway. Egypt Driving Distance Calculator, calculates the Distance and Driving Directions between two addresses, places, cities, villages, towns or airports in Egypt. The areas in Canaan which Abram spent most of his life were along the Route of the Patriarchs, namely in Shechem (Gen 12:6), Bethel and Ai (12:8; 13:2), Hebron (13:18; 14:13), and in the Negev (13:1; 20:1, notably Gerar). Jacob had other daughters, whose names are not mentioned. Mutton was preferred to camel meat, which came second in popularity, costing US$2/kg. Judges 9:25 The men of Shechem set an ambush for him on the tops of the mountains, and they robbed all who came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech. Roman Empire Map - "Shechem," D. Winton Thomas, ed. Laban caught up with Jacob in the hill country of Gilead. Bethel remained an abode of priests even after the kingdom of Israel was desolated by the king of Assyria (2 Kings 17:28, 29). (Ant., XIII, ix, 1; BJ, I, ii, 6). The city is some 20 miles South of Jerusalem, situated in an open valley, 3,040 ft. above sea-level. [2][3] Before the birth of Benjamin, Jacob is renamed "Israel" by an angel, the name after which the modern nation of Israel is named. The family of Hebronites sprang from him. These wells are in constant use today. He stopped at Beersheba to offer a sacrifice to the Lord and to seek guidance from Him (Gen. 46:1-5). His messengers told him the news of Esau's coming (Gen. 32:6-8) and Jacob became troubled and prayed for help and deliverance (Gen. 32:9-12). In Jewish tradition, the old name was understood in . A 'ziggurat' (a stepped temple platform) about 70 feet / 21 metres high, surmounted by a temple and shrine to the Akkadian moon god Sin, was built by King Ur . But I was not willing to listen to Balaam.
John Eddie Williams Daughter, Articles D