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    Misgab

    מִשְׂגָּב

    Misgab, meaning "fortress," was a stronghold in Moab that faced judgment according to Jeremiah's prophecy.

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    1
    first named
    Jeremiah 48:1
    last named
    Jeremiah 48:1
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    settlement

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    Misgab in the text

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    Misgab, which means "fortress" or "high place," is mentioned in Jeremiah 48:1 as a stronghold in the land of Moab. In the context of Jeremiah's prophecy against Moab, Misgab is listed among the Moabite cities and places that would face judgment and destruction. The exact location of Misgab is not specified, but it is described as a stronghold, suggesting that it was a fortified place or a naturally defensible position within Moabite territory.

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