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    Beracah Valley

    בְּרָכָה+H6010H

    The Beracah Valley was where Jehoshaphat and his army blessed the Lord after a miraculous victory. (2Ch.20.26)

    Where the story of Beracah Valley happensWhere the gazetteer locates Beracah Valley, framed to them: Beracah_Valley. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Beracah_Valley
    Where the gazetteer locates Beracah Valley
    verses
    1
    first named
    2 Chronicles 20:26
    last named
    2 Chronicles 20:26
    feature
    valley
    coordinates
    31.61°N · 35.17°E
    valley31.61°N · 35.17°E

    Wadi el Arrub (OpenBible)

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    Beracah Valley in the text

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    The Beracah Valley, meaning "Valley of Blessing," is mentioned in 2Ch.20.26 in connection with King Jehoshaphat of Judah and his army. After the Lord had given them a miraculous victory over the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites, they assembled in the valley on the fourth day to praise and bless the Lord for His deliverance. As a result, they named the place "Beracah Valley." The exact location of the valley is not specified in the Bible, but it was likely situated somewhere between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, in the vicinity of the battle. The Beracah Valley stands as a testament to God's faithfulness and the importance of acknowledging His hand in the victories of His people.

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    1. 2 Chronicles1 verse

      20:26

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