Bible Location

sea of the plain

2 cross references · Modern-day map available

The sea of the plain is another biblical name for the Dead Sea. It is important because it reflects the sea's setting in the deep rift valley plain east of Judah. First appears in Josh 3:16.1

Coordinates

31.54, 35.48

First appears

Josh 3:16

AI summary: The sea of the plain matters because Scripture often names waters in relation to their surrounding landforms. This title emphasizes the Dead Sea's place within the Jordan rift and the eastern desert margin. The cross references present the sea of the plain as an alternate name for the Dead Sea rooted in topographic setting.1

Latitude

31.54

Longitude

35.48

Bible references

2