Maaleh Acrabbim
מַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים/MAH-leh ak-RAB-bim/
“Ascent of scorpions”
Summary
Maaleh-acrabbim ('the ascent of scorpions') was a pass on the southern border of Judah, marking part of the boundary between Israelite territory and Edom.
☩Location and Significance
This geographical feature, also called 'the going up to Akrabbim' or simply 'Akrabbim,' was a steep ascent on the southeastern boundary of Canaan. The name refers to the scorpions that inhabited the region. It served as a landmark defining the southern border of Judah's inheritance and the extent of Israelite territory.
Key verses:Numbers 34:4Joshua 15:3Judges 1:36
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Maaleh-acrabbim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Maalehacrabbim," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).