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Amaw

Amaw, a place near the Euphrates, where Balaam son of Beor lived.
PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location near Pethor only mentioned at Numbers 22:5; only referred to as Amaw (עַם).

Location

Identified as
between Aleppo and Carchemish
Certainty
Possible (59% of scholarship) · 2 other possible locations
Coordinates
36.701° N, 38.087° E
Amaw
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Glossary entries

Amaw

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Amaw without naming it.

  1. Numbers 22:5
    …he sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of his people. “Behold, a people has come out of Egypt,” said Balak. “They cover the face of the land and have settled next to me.
  2. Numbers 22:6Referred to, not named
    So please come now and put a curse on this people, because they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land; for I know that those you bless are blessed, and those you curse are cursed.”