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    Gurbaal

    גּוּר־בָּ֑֫עַל

    Gurbaal was a place inhabited by Arabians, against whom Uzziah, king of Judah, waged war and prevailed (2Ch.26.7).

    Where the story of Gurbaal happensWhere the gazetteer locates Gurbaal, framed to them: Gurbaal. 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.Gurbaal
    Where the gazetteer locates Gurbaal
    verses
    1
    first named
    2 Chronicles 26:7
    last named
    2 Chronicles 26:7
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    30.32°N · 35.41°E
    settlement30.32°N · 35.41°E

    Jebel Nebi Harun (OpenBible)

    The gazetteer records one identification, and no competing one.

    Description

    Gurbaal in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Gurbaal is a place mentioned in the context of King Uzziah's military campaigns. During his reign, Uzziah waged war against the Philistines and broke down the walls of several of their cities. He also fought against the Arabians who lived in Gurbaal and against the Meunites (2Ch.26.7). The exact location of Gurbaal is not specified in the Bible, but it is described as a place inhabited by Arabians, suggesting that it was likely located in the region southeast of Judah, possibly in the Negev or the Sinai Peninsula. Uzziah's success against the Arabians in Gurbaal demonstrates his military prowess and the extent of his kingdom's influence during his reign. Apart from this brief mention in the account of Uzziah's military exploits, no further details about Gurbaal are provided in the Bible.

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    1. 2 Chronicles1 verse

      26:7

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    Not the direct relations above — these are one hop further out, ranked so that a rare shared connection outweighs a common one. Descriptions by STEPBible TIPNR.

    via ArabiaHelp of Uzziah, Philistia, Arabia, and MeunitesHelp of Uzziah, Philistia, Arabia, and Meunites is an event attested across 2 verses, connecting 4 pageable entities.via ArabiaSinaiMountain where Moses received the Ten Commandmentsvia ArabiaTribute of TributeTribute of Tribute is an event attested across 2 verses, connecting 4 pageable entities.

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