Bible Location

valley of Shittim

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The valley of Shittim was the lowland associated with the acacia groves east of the Jordan near Israel's final encampment before crossing into the land. It is important because it stands at the threshold between the wilderness journey and entry into Canaan. First appears in Joel 3:18.1

Coordinates

31.86, 35.64

First appears

Joel 3:18

AI summary: The valley of Shittim belongs to Israel's last staging ground before the crossing of the Jordan. Its significance comes from that liminal role: it is part of the geography of waiting, preparation, and transition just before the story turns from wilderness wandering to inheritance in the land.1

Latitude

31.86

Longitude

35.64

Bible references

1