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Mephaath in the Bible.

Mephaath is a city in the Bible, about 72 km (45 miles) south-east of Jerusalem. The King James Version names it in 4 verses, from Joshua 13:18 to Jeremiah 48:21.

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What happened at Mephaath.

Splendour, a Levitical city (Josh. 21:37) of the tribe of Reuben (13:18).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Near Mephaath.

All 4 verses that name Mephaath.

Joshua 2

  • Joshua 13:18And Jahaza, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,
  • Joshua 21:37Kedemoth with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs; four cities.

1 Chronicles 1

Jeremiah 1

  • Jeremiah 48:21And judgment is come upon the plain country; upon Holon, and upon Jahazah, and upon Mephaath,

Questions about Mephaath.

Where is Mephaath in the Bible?

Mephaath is a city about 72 km (45 miles) south-east of Jerusalem. BibleLectio shows it on a painted map of the Bible’s world, with every verse that names it.

How many times is Mephaath named in the Bible?

The King James Version names Mephaath in 4 verses, in 3 books, from Joshua 13:18 to Jeremiah 48:21.

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