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Where is Beer-elim in the Bible?

Beer-elim is a place mentioned in the Bible only in Isaiah 15:8, where the prophet Isaiah delivers a prophecy of judgment against the nation of Moab. The name appears to mean "well of the mighty ones" or "well of the gods," suggesting it was likely a water source in the Moabite territory east of the Dead Sea. While the exact modern location remains uncertain, scholars believe it was situated somewhere within ancient Moab in what is now Jordan. Isaiah references Beer-elim as part of his vivid description of Moab's coming destruction, listing it among several Moabite cities and regions that would experience God's judgment. The place's theological significance lies in its inclusion in Isaiah's prophecies demonstrating God's sovereignty over all nations and regions.