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Aroer (ar-o-ayr', Hebrew: עַרְעוֹר)[1] is an ancient city known almost exclusively for its mention in the Bible. The precise location of Aroer has not been as of yet plausibly identified, and the site is only known from ancient texts.
Bible
The biblical city of Aroer is located on the north bank of Arnon.[2][3] The precise location of Aroer has not been as of yet plausibly identified, though, some scholars believe that Aroer may be identified with the modern day cite of 'Ara'ir.[4][5] According to the prophecy of the Book of Isaiah, the city of Aroer will be "forsaken..."[6]
References
- ↑ Strong's Hebrew Dictionary 6177
- ↑ Deuteronomy 4:48
- ↑ Judges 11:26
- ↑ Erwin Louis Lueker, The Concordia Bible Dictionary (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1963)
- ↑ Tristram, Henry Baker. The land of Moab; travels and discoveries on the east side of the Dead sea and the Jordan. New York : Harper and brothers. (1873): pg. 144.
- ↑ Isaiah 17:2