A Levitical city in Reuben, later Moabite
Mephaath
Named in 4 verses across 3 books, first in Joshua 13:18.
מֵיפַ֫עַתMephaath
The name means “appearance, or force, of waters.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Mephaath Written by AI
Mephaath was a city located in the territory of Reuben, east of the Dead Sea (Joshua 13:18). It was designated as a Levitical city, given to the Merarite clan (Joshua 21:37; 1Ch.6.79). The Levites were assigned cities throughout Israel to live in and serve the people. In later history, Mephaath appears to have come under Moabite control, as it is mentioned in Jeremiah's prophecy against Moab (Jeremiah 48:21). The exact location of Mephaath is uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated in the plateau region east of the Dead Sea.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Splendour, a Levitical city (Josh. 21:37) of the tribe of Reuben (13:18).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 13:18
Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
- Joshua 21:37
Kedemoth, and Mephaath—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
- 1 Chronicles 6:79
Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands.
- Jeremiah 48:21
Judgment has come upon the high plain—upon Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.