Moabite city; its destruction prophesied by Isaiah and Jeremiah
Eglath-shelishiyah
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Isaiah 15:5.
עֶגְלַתEglath-shelishiyah
About Eglath-shelishiyah Written by AI
Eglath-shelishiyah was a city in Moab, mentioned in prophecies by Isaiah and Jeremiah concerning God's judgment on Moab. Isaiah 15:5 states that "a cry of destruction comes from Horonaim, even to Eglath-shelishiyah." Jeremiah 48:34 echoes this, saying "from Zoar even to Horonaim and to Eglath-shelishiyah, their voice is heard." The name Eglath-shelishiyah likely means "the third Eglath," implying there were three towns by this name. It was probably located in southern Moab, but its exact location is unknown. These prophecies indicate it would be one of the Moabite cities destroyed by invading armies as judgment for their hostility toward Israel.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names it
- Isaiah 15:5
My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim.
- Jeremiah 48:34
There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.