Mesha Inscription

Jordan Research Trip, Post #7

3 Comments / Bible Lands, Biblical Archaeology, Old Testament / By Dr. William Barrick

Aroer and the Arnon Gorge Most references in the Old Testament to Aroer occur with reference to a fortress on the edge of the Arnon Gorge known also as Wadi Mujib. Such a location fits “crest of a mountain” as the possible meaning of the name Aroer — another possible meaning would be “juniper,” a …

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Jordan Research Trip, Post #6

Bible Lands, Biblical Archaeology, Old Testament / By Dr. William Barrick

Peor Geographical details in the account regarding Balaam in Numbers 22–24 provide information identifying the area where Israel camped east of the Jordan River before entering Canaan. When King Balak of Moab sent for Balaam to curse Israel, he went to meet him at Ar of Moab on the Arnon Gorge (Numbers 22:36; see Post …

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