Isaiah 15:8

For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beerelim.

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Interpretation

This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of holiness and judgment in Isaiah.

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This thought runs through Isaiah 15:6-9.

Moab Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.
Beer-elim Place: Well of heroes, probably the name given to Beer, the place where the chiefs of Israel dug a well ( Num. 21:16 ; Isa. 15:8 ). Modern identification: Wadi eth Themed.
Eglaim Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Rujm el Jilimeh.