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Beth Nimrah

בֵּית נִמְרָה/beth-NIM-ruh/

House of the leopard, or house of clear water

Summary

A fortified city in Gad east of the Jordan, known for its waters.

Gadite City

Beth-nimrah was one of the cities that the tribe of Gad rebuilt and fortified after receiving their inheritance east of the Jordan. Isaiah refers to the 'waters of Nimrim' in his prophecy against Moab.

Key verses:Numbers 32:36Joshua 13:27Isaiah 15:6

Related Verses1 mention

Joshua· 1 verse

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Beth-Nimrah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).