Bible Location

Atharim

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Atharim is the route-name associated with the king of Arad's hearing of Israel's approach from the south. It is important because it helps situate a key early conflict on the desert edge of Canaan. First appears in Num 21:1.1

Coordinates

30.88, 34.63

First appears

Num 21:1

AI summary: Atharim matters because approach-routes can be as important as cities in the wilderness narratives. The name frames Israel as a people on the move toward confrontation and entry.1

Latitude

30.88

Longitude

34.63

Bible references

1