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TAROTH. A Carnaim or Carnion in Gilead, with a temple of Atar-gatis attached, was captured by Judas Maccabeus (1 Macc 5:43,44; 2 Macc 12:26).
Where is Ashteroth-karnaim in the Bible?
Ashteroth-karnaim was an ancient city located east of the Jordan River in the region of Gilead, in what is now modern-day Syria or northeastern Jordan. The city appears in Genesis 14:5, where it is mentioned as one of the cities defeated by King Chedorlaomer and his allied kings during their military campaign through Canaan. The name "Ashteroth-karnaim" likely derives from Astarte, a Canaanite goddess, combined with "karnaim" meaning "horns," suggesting the city had a shrine or temple dedicated to the goddess Atar-gatis. The city is also referenced in the book of Amos in connection with the northern kingdom of Israel. Later historical records indicate that a settlement called Carnion in this same location was captured by Judas Maccabeus during the Maccabean period, confirming the site's continued significance in biblical history.
In Scripture2 biblical books; 1 with study content
- Genesis
- Amos
Ashteroth-karnaim
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)TAROTH. A Carnaim or Carnion in Gilead, with a temple of Atar-gatis attached, was captured by Judas Maccabeus (1 Macc 5:43,44; 2 Macc 12:26).
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