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    Nimrim

    נִמְרִים

    Nimrim was a place in Moab known for its waters, which are mentioned in the context of God's judgment on Moab.

    Where the story of Nimrim happensWhere the gazetteer locates Nimrim, framed to them: Nimrim. 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.Nimrim
    Where the gazetteer locates Nimrim
    verses
    2
    first named
    Isaiah 15:6
    last named
    Jeremiah 48:34
    feature
    wadi
    coordinates
    31.13°N · 35.53°E
    wadi31.13°N · 35.53°E

    Wadi en Numeirah (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 2 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Nimrim in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Nimrim was a place in the land of Moab, east of the Dead Sea. It is mentioned in the Bible in the context of prophetic oracles against Moab (Isa. 15:6; Jer. 48:34). The waters of Nimrim are described as being desolate or dried up, symbolizing the devastation that would come upon Moab as a result of God's judgment. The exact location of Nimrim is uncertain, but it was likely situated near a spring or stream that provided water for the surrounding area. The drying up of these waters would have had a significant impact on the local population and their livestock.

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    Where to read it

    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 2, across 2 books.

    1. Isaiah1 verse

      15:6

    2. Jeremiah1 verse

      48:34

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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