Beth-eden

Beth-eden was a place associated with the rulers of Aram (Syria), mentioned in Amos's prophecy against Damascus.

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location near Damascus only mentioned at Amos 1:5; only referred to as Beth-eden (בֵּית עֶ֑דֶן).

Location

Certainty: Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
Coordinates: 36.701° N, 38.087° E

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Alternative names

בֵּית עֶ֑דֶןBeth-eden

Mentions

Amos 1:5
I 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.