Akrabbim Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Akrabbim, a pass located in the Negev, marked the southern border of the tribe of Judah.
Akrabbim
PlaceA pass marking the southern border of Judah
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Akrabbim
scorpions
- en Scorpion · Also called
- en Maaleh-acrabbim · Also called
- en Scorpion Ascent · Also called
- en Scorpion Pass · Also called
- en Scorpions’ Ascent · Also called
- he עַקְרַבִּים · H4610
- bg Акравим
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Akrabbim Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Akrabbim, meaning "scorpions," is mentioned in Numbers 34:4 and Joshua 15:3 as a geographic feature that marked the southern border of the Promised Land and the tribe of Judah. It is described as an ascent or pass, likely located in the Negev region. The exact location of Akrabbim is not certain, but it is believed to be in the vicinity of the Dead Sea and the Zin Desert. The pass served as an important boundary marker for the Israelites as they prepared to enter and divide the land of Canaan.
Akrabbim Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Scorpions, probably the general name given to the ridge containing the pass between the south of the Dead Sea and Zin, es-Sufah, by which there is an ascent to the level of the land of Palestine. Scorpions are said to abound in this whole district, and hence the name (Num. 34:4). It is called “Maaleh-acrabbim” in Josh. 15:3, and “the ascent of Akrabbim” in Num. 34:4.
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