This name belongs to 2 different places in the Bible:
- Valley of Aven: Plain near Damascus, prophesied to be destroyed
- Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob
Definition
the same as H205; idolatry; Aven, the contemptuous synonym of three places, one in Coele-Syria, one in Egypt (On), and one in Palestine (Bethel)
Traditional renderings: Aven. See also H204, H1007.
Traditional renderings: Aven. See also H204, H1007.
Glossary entries
Where it occurs
Occurrences
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- Amos 1:5אָ֔וֶןI will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD.